Keckiella cordifolia
Climbing Penstemon
Description
This sprawling shrub grows to 5' tall and 5' wide; it has bright green, evergreen leaves with tubular red flowers that bloom spring through summer. This California native prefers sun to part shade and is drought tolerant once it's established. Hummers love the flowers. This shrub is deciduous in summer unless given more water. This shrub looks great on hillsides and is striking during bloom time. Prune in fall to manage growth.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.