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Penstemon purpusii

Penstemon purpusii Brandegee

Snow Mountain Penstemon, Snow Mountain Beardtongue

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

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USDA Symbol: pepu4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

The stems of this penstemon are 4-8 in. long, often laying on the ground and rooting with age. The overlapping leaves are broad and short, but strongly curled up to prevent water loss. Overall the plant may be about 1 ft. wide. Flowers occur only a few inches above the leaves, with red buds and uncommonly large gaping, blue or blue-purple flowers.