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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Keckiella corymbosa (Benth. ex A. DC.) Straw
Red Shrubby Penstemon, Redwood keckiella
Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)
USDA Symbol: KECO2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A low, dark green shrub with bright, brick red, bilaterally symmetrical flowers in bunches at branch ends.
After the summer heat dries the low mountains, driving most wildflowers to seed and browning the grasses, Red Shrubby Penstemon begins to flower, providing a final source of nectar before the hummingbirds must seek food higher in the cooler mountains or, if late in the season, migrate south. This small genus was recently segregated from the larger genus Penstemon; its name honors David Keck, a student of Penstemon and California plants in general.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , OctDistribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Northwestern California south through northern Coast Ranges.
Native Habitat: Open, rocky slopes and cliffs.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
