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Bush Beardtongue

Keckiella Brevifolia

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Overview

Keckiella brevifolia, commonly known as Bush Beardtongue, is a shrubby perennial native to California's rocky slopes. It showcases vibrant yellow to red tubular flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds. Mature at 2-4ft in height and width, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Ideal for naturalistic landscapes, it adds a burst of color with minimal maintenance. USDA zone 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 10–11Climate Temperate
Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — commonly known as Bush Beardtongue
Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — is a shrubby perennial native to California's rocky slopes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — commonly known as Bush Beardtongue
Bush Beardtongue (Keckiella Brevifolia) — is a shrubby perennial native to California's rocky slopes

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