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Wahlenbergia pygmaea Colenso  
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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesWahlenbergia pygmaea Colenso 
BibliographyTrans. & Proc. New. Zealand Inst. 31: 273 (1902)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeSubalpine
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves in rosettes, numerous, linear-spathulate, rounded, subentire, pale green, shiny, flowers solitary, pendent, calyx campanulate, deep green, corolla 15mm across
Size1-5cm
Colorpale blue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
division in spring and fall; basal cuttings in spring
SynonymsWahlenbergia albomarginata var. pygmaea (Colenso) N.E.Br.
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZN New Zealand North)
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