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Penstemon metcalfei Wooton & Standl. sect. Penstemon 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon metcalfei Wooton & Standl. sect. Penstemon
BibliographyTorreya 9: 145 (1909)
Native RangeNew Mexico
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude2000-2900m
Descriptionstems hirsute, basal leaves ovate to elliptic, entire, stem leaves ovate to lanceolate, acute, thyrsus interrupted, cylindrical, corolla infundibuliform, 16-20mm
Size17-40cm
Colorblue, purple
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, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon puberulus Wooton & Standl.
Territory7 Northern America
     77 South-Central U.S.A. (NWM New Mexico)
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