How much sun does Bush beardtongue need?

Bush beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Bush beardtongue bloom?

Bush beardtongue blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Bush beardtongue native?

Bush beardtongue (Keckiella breviflora) is native to CA, NV, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Bush beardtongue attract?

Bush beardtongue draws native bees and hummingbirds.

Bush beardtongue

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Keckiella breviflora

Last reviewed: October 2026

Bush beardtongue (Keckiella breviflora) is a perennial shrub native to CA, NV. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw native bees and hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Bush beardtongue (Keckiella breviflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

24"–48" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, NV

Pollinators

native bees, hummingbirds

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An open, wiry shrub with narrow leaves and pale cream, gaping tubular flowers held in loose clusters. It grows scattered through chaparral, often leaning on neighboring shrubs for support.

Growing Bush beardtongue

Grow Bush beardtongue in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its tubular flowers attract native bees and occasional hummingbird visits.

Common questions

How much sun does Bush beardtongue need?: Bush beardtongue grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Bush beardtongue bloom?: Bush beardtongue blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Bush beardtongue native?: Bush beardtongue (Keckiella breviflora) is native to CA, NV, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Bush beardtongue attract?: Bush beardtongue draws native bees and hummingbirds.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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