Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Blue Stemmed Keckiella (Keckiella ternata var. ternata) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Transverse Range and Peninsular Range regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-4900 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

8 ft Tall

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Color

Red

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Hummingbirds
Birds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Sympistis fortis

Sympistis singularis