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Penstemon laevis Pennell sect. Glabri 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon laevis Pennell sect. Glabri
BibliographyContr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 347 (1920)
Native RangeArizona to Utah
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude1100-2000m
Descriptionglabrous, pale dully green, lower leaves ovate, to 15cm long, upper leaves shorter, inflorescence secund, spicate, cymes 3-8- flowered, flowers 23-35mm long, inside white
Size30-90cm
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
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, UTA Utah)
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