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Penstemon roseus (Cerv. ex Sweet) G.Don sect. Campanulati 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon roseus (Cerv. ex Sweet) G.Don sect. Campanulati
BibliographyHort. Brit. [J.C.Loudon]: 243 (1830)
Native RangeMexico
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionleaves glabrous, denticulate, 12-30mm long, flowers 15-20mm, infundibuliform
Size15-40cm
Colorpurplish red, scarlet
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsChelone rosea Cerv. ex Sweet
Penstemon campanulatus f. roseus (Cerv. ex Sweet) Voss
Penstemon kunthii G.Don
Territory7 Northern America
     79 Mexico (MXC Mexico Central, MXE Mexico Northeast, MXG Mexico Gulf, MXN Mexico Northwest, MXS Mexico Southwest)
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