Is Lemmon's Keckiella safe for pets?

Yes, Lemmon's Keckiella (Keckiella Lemmonii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Lemmon's Keckiella easy to care for?

Lemmon's Keckiella has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Lemmon's Keckiella grow indoors?

Lemmon's Keckiella is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Lemmon's Keckiella (Keckiella Lemmonii) is a perennial shrub in the Plantaginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Keckiella lemmonii is a shrub native to California and western North America, known for its narrow, unbranched stems and attractive flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Lemmon's Keckiella

Keckiella Lemmonii

Keckiella lemmonii is a shrub native to California and western North America, known for its narrow, unbranched stems and attractive flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractant, erosion control, ornamental shrub

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lemmon's Keckiella

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plantaginaceae

Genus:Keckiella