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Penstemon arenarius Greene sect. Penstemon 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon arenarius Greene sect. Penstemon
BibliographyPittonia 1: 282 (1889)
Native RangeNevada
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude1200-1800m
Descriptionstems glabrous, viscid. leaves coriaceous, glabrous, 3-5 pairs, obovate or spathulate, dentate, obtuse, thyrsus cylindrical, whorls 2-8, corolla tubular, 15mm
Size10-27cm
Colorwhite, lavender blue
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, dry, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon deustus var. arenarius (Greene) Jeps.
Penstemon maguirei Crosswh.
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada)
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