Bush Beardtongue

Keckiella is a low, bushy sub-shrub has many wandering branches, growing to 3′ high.

It is native to many of the mountain ranges and foothills of central California. It has small, shiny, narrow-toothed green leaves and Purple-striped, white tubular flowers during midsummer (April – July).

A good plant for tough situations along the edges of oaks or pines. This species prefers good drainage and little water. It is fairly deer-proof and cold hardy and is great for a bird and/or butterfly garden.

Sun: Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	Provides nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies
Ethnobotanical Uses	No Historical Uses found. The Genus Keckiella was named after the American botanist David D. Keck
Distribution	Native to California and also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.
Elevation	Between 0 and 8858 feet
Communities
Habitat	Found in many of the mountain ranges and foothills of central California on slopes.