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Coastal Gumweed

Grindelia stricta

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Overview

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in full sun and sandy soils. Growing 1-3 feet tall, it boasts bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring to early fall. Its gummy, resin-coated buds are distinctive. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant adds vibrant color to coastal landscapes and is excellent for wildlife attraction, particularly beneficial insects. Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Perennial

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Regular watering can help young plants establish

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed requires minimal maintenance once established; each bloom spans roughly 2 to 3 inches across, with

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Grindelia stricta bursts forth in a show of bright yellow

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Its gummy, resin-coated buds are distinctive; it thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy, image 53

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — drought-tolerant plant adds vibrant color to coastal landscapes and is excellent for wildlife attraction; perennial for

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance; proving to be quite hardy against salt spray and coastal

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — It thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae

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Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Regular watering can help young plants establish

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed requires minimal maintenance once established; each bloom spans roughly 2 to 3 inches across, with

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Grindelia stricta bursts forth in a show of bright yellow

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Its gummy, resin-coated buds are distinctive; it thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy, image 53

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — drought-tolerant plant adds vibrant color to coastal landscapes and is excellent for wildlife attraction; perennial for

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance; proving to be quite hardy against salt spray and coastal

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — It thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — proving to be quite hardy against salt spray and coastal conditions; particularly beneficial insects

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — perennial for full or half

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — perennial with yellow blooms; grindelia stricta bursts forth in a show of bright yellow

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Its gummy, resin-coated buds are distinctive

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Each bloom spans roughly 2 to 3 inches across, with numerous ray florets encircling a central disc; particularly thriving

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — perennial for full or half; making them a sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious gardener

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — scientifically termed Grindelia stricta; but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance, image 57

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Its gummy, resin-coated buds are distinctive; it thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly thriving in USDA hardiness zones 7-10

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — scientifically termed Grindelia stricta; but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — is a perennial flowering plant native to the coastal regions of North America

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Growing 1-3 feet tall, it boasts bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring to early fall

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — These leaves possess a deep green hue and may exhibit toothed edges, image 38

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly beneficial insects

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — scientifically termed Grindelia stricta

Photographs by 14 contributors

oliveoligarchy from California, United States, CC BY 2.0 · source
Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Doug Murphy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Peter D. Tillman from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Joanna Boisse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Cody Logan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Curtis Clark, CC BY-SA 2.5 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Elaine with Grey Cats from California,…, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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