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Penstemon patricus N.H.Holmgren sect. Saccanthera 
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FamilyPLANTAGINACEAE
Genus speciesPenstemon patricus N.H.Holmgren sect. Saccanthera
BibliographyBrittonia 31: 238 (1979)
Native Rangee. Nevada to w. Utah
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude2100-2700m
Descriptionstems glabrous, leaves oblanceolate, 2-4cm, shortly petiolate, glabrous, inflorescence short, often subsecund, glabrous, sepals acuminate, corolla 20-26mm, inside glabrous
Size10-20cm
Colorblue, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPenstemon leonardii var. patricus (N.H.Holmgren) Neese
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (NEV Nevada, UTA Utah)
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