Keckiella cordifolia
Climbing Penstemon
Description
This shrub grows to 5' x 5' and has bright green leaves with tubular red flowers that bloom spring through summer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
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
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.