United States, Idaho, Butte, East slope of Lemhi Range, Targhee National Forest. Ridge between North and Middle Fork of 8 mile Canyon. Elevation 8200 feet.
Common with Pinus flexilis and Douglas fir. Flowers small, banner index less than 10. Basal leaves absent when flowering. Flowers med to pale blue, banner blotch white - ? to magenta. Flowers average 8 millimeter. Those leaves most basal - acute.