Penstemon Species, Climbing Heartleaf Penstemon, Heartleaf Keckiella

Keckiellacordifolia

Genus
Keckiella (kek-ee-EL-uh)
Species
cordifolia (kor-di-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Keckia cordifolia
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Pacific Palisades, California

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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