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Dracocephalum propinquum W.W.Sm.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesDracocephalum propinquum W.W.Sm. 
BibliographyTrans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 27: 92 (1916)
Native Rangesc. China
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1700-3000m
Descriptionstems branched, leaves pinnatisect, ovate, 15-35mm, glabrous, shiny, segments linear, spike elongate, 2-10cm, whorls 2-4-flowered, bracts leaf-like, flowers ca. 15mm long
Size20-50cm
Colorpurple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; basal cuttings in late spring
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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