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Penstemon pumilus Nutt. sect. Cristati 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon pumilus Nutt. sect. Cristati
BibliographyJ. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 46 (1834)
Native Rangeec. Idaho
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude1400-2100m
Descriptiondensely cinereous-pubescent, leaves entire, narrowly oblanceolate, petiolate, 15-50mm long, stem leaves narrower, inflorescence of 1-few whorls, flowers 15-23mm long
Size5-12cm
Colorbluish purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon incanus (A.Gray) Tidestr.
Penstemon pumilus var. incanus A.Gray
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (IDA Idaho)
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