Keckiella cordifolia
$2.13 – $15.70
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Heart Leaved Keckiella
Heart leaved keckiella is a fast growing, summer deciduous shrub that grows about 3′ tall and 3 feet wide. Known to do some spreading and climbing.
In the spring and into summer this shrub will be aflame with tubular red orange flowers perfect for feeding humming birds.
Best planted among evergreen shrubs that will provide structure when this lovely goes dormant. A bit of summer water in warmer areas will shorten the dormant period.
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Container | 1-Gal-O, D-16-O, 1-Gal, 1-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o |
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Ecological Value | It provides many functions for wildlife. Nectar for hummingbirds, seeds for other birds and food for the Common Buckeye butterfly to name a few. |
Historical Uses | It has been made into an infusion and used as a wash or poultice for wounds. |
Distribution | Native to the Verdugo Mountains. Southern Outer South Coast Ranges, southwestern CA, Northern Baja CA. |
Elevation | below 4000' |
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Habitat | Found in hot canyons |