Plant Database

Heartleaf keckiella, climbing penstemon

Keckiella cordifolia

Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Irrigation:
In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little
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Origin:
Southern and central coast of California also southern interior valleys and low deserts.
Landscape Value:
Valued for its vigorous growth and attractive red flowers. Good for planting around shrubs with the same requirements, nice for a background, in borders, or growing on terraces (Schmidt, 1980)
Life History:
Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrubs
Propagation:
Grows readily by seed with no special treatment. Known to also have volunteers that can be transplanted (Bornstein, 2005).
Climate/Zone:
Sunset zones 7-9, 12-24
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun to partial shade
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
Is not picky to soil type, and can be pruned back in summer when it starts to look dismal.