Keckiella antirrhinoides

Also Known As

Yellow Bush Snapdragon

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Keckiella antirrhinoides plant details

Keckiella antirrhinoides is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Keckiella antirrhinoides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, native plant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Keckiella antirrhinoides

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful, showy & EXCEPTIONALLY HEAT & DROUGHT Tolerant this California native shrub isn’t even fazed by temperatures of 120 °F. Traffic stopping during its bloom season in June & July, this densely branched 4’x3’ hummingbird magnet bears large (3”- 4”) cheery yellow “snapdragon” blooms held tightly on branches & nicely highlighted against the bright green linear leaves. Not only are the flowers FRAGRANT, they attract BEES & BUTTERFLIES too! Fast growing, this wonderful habitat enhancer will go deciduous with No Summer moisture or you can keep it green with an occasional watering. Can be pruned into a nice rounded form. Native to Southern California & San Mateo County.