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Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiella Cordifolia

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Overview

The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vine, with heart-shaped leaves adorning reddish stems, reaching up to 8 feet tall when supported. Vibrant tubular flowers, in shades of red and yellow, bloom in late spring to summer, attracting hummingbirds. Native to California, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil and minimal water post-establishment, making it ideal for a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape. Zones 7-10.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vine
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vineHeartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — Vibrant tubular flowers, in shades of red and yellow, bloom in late spring to summer, attracting hummingbirdsHeartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — reaching up to 8 feet tall when supportedHeartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — it thrives in full sun to partial shadeHeartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — requiring well-drained soil and minimal water post-establishmentHeartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — making it ideal for a low-maintenance+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — with heart-shaped leaves adorning reddish stems
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The Climbing Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) is a robust evergreen vine
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — Vibrant tubular flowers, in shades of red and yellow, bloom in late spring to summer, attracting hummingbirds
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — reaching up to 8 feet tall when supported
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — requiring well-drained soil and minimal water post-establishment
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — making it ideal for a low-maintenance
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — scientifically known as Keckiella cordifolia
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — drought-tolerant landscape
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — is a woody perennial shrub native to the chaparral and woodlands of California
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — Renowned for its vibrant tubular flowers
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — this plant can bring a burst of color to any landscape design
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — contributing a vertical dimension to garden aesthetics
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — Climbing Penstemon is an ideal candidate for trellises
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — serrated leaves are medium-green and offer a lush backdrop for the vivid blossoms
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — It spreads about 2 to 4 feet wide
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — which are particularly attractive to hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — enhancing the ecological value of your garden.<br><br>Climbing Penstemon is adaptable to various soil types
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — provided they are well-draining
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — The plant is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — making it ideal for water-wise gardens
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — enduring temperatures down to about 0 to 10&deg;F.<br><br>For your landscaping design
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — incorporate Climbing Penstemon for a durable
Heartleaf Keckiella (Keckiella Cordifolia) — It's an excellent choice for a client seeking a resilient and captivating garden feature

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