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entry   This native perennial plant is 2-5' tall, and is either
unbranched or sparsely branched. The smooth stems are round or
somewhat angular; they often become reddish in the sun near the
inflorescence. The willow-like hairless leaves are up to 5" long
and ¾" across. They are narrowly lanceolate or linear, with
margins that are smooth or slightly serrated (widely spaced),
and are sessile or with short petioles. The central stem and
upper side stems each terminate in an elongated raceme of showy
flowers, about 3-8" long. These flowers range in color from pink
to magenta, depending on the local ecotype.  Each flower is
about 1" across, consisting of 4 petals and 4 sepals. The petals
are narrow at the base, but become broad and rounded toward
their tips. The sepals are long and narrow; they are usually a
darker color than the petals. In the center of the flower, there
are up to 8 long wh