Keckiella breviflora

This 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. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America Provides nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. No Historical Uses found. The Genus Keckiella was named after the American botanist David D. Keck Found in found in many of the mountain ranges and foothills of central California on slopes. Communities located in Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland Between 0 and 8858 feet.