shrub, perennial

Keckiella antirrhinoides | Yellow Bush Snapdragon, Yellow Bush Penstemon

(Penstemon antirrhinoides)

An arching, evergreen shrub that goes drought deciduous (drops leaves) during dry summers. Plant in well draining soil; water only occasionally in summer. Flowers are large, to 4 inches long, fragrant, and attract many forms of wildlife. Canopy coverage: 7 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 10F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 4 feet high

Width: 3 feet wide

Evergreen, Semievergreen

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: yellow

Flower Season: summer

Wildlife: bees, birds, hummingbirds, butterflies