How much sun does Redwood keckiella need?

Redwood keckiella grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Redwood keckiella bloom?

Redwood keckiella blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Redwood keckiella native?

Redwood keckiella (Keckiella corymbosa) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Redwood keckiella attract?

Redwood keckiella draws hummingbirds.

Redwood keckiella

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Keckiella corymbosa

Last reviewed: October 2026

Redwood keckiella (Keckiella corymbosa) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Redwood keckiella (Keckiella corymbosa) 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

12"–36" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

hummingbirds

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Northwestern Forested Mountains

A sprawling, woody-based subshrub that scrambles over rocks and banks, bearing tubular orange-red flowers held above narrow leaves through summer.

Growing Redwood keckiella

Grow Redwood keckiella in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Tubular red-orange flowers are a favored nectar source for hummingbirds.

Common questions

How much sun does Redwood keckiella need?: Redwood keckiella grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Redwood keckiella bloom?: Redwood keckiella blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Redwood keckiella native?: Redwood keckiella (Keckiella corymbosa) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Redwood keckiella attract?: Redwood keckiella draws hummingbirds.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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