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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

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) — Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in full sun and sandy soils, image 26

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed requires minimal maintenance once established

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in full sun and sandy soils

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — a member of the Asteraceae family; coastal Gumweed requires minimal maintenance once established

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Growing 1-3 feet tall, it boasts bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring to early fall; lanceolate, image 52

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens; contributing to the plant's rugged

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — the Coastal Gumweed is easily recognized by its sticky

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

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

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly beneficial insects; scientifically termed Grindelia stricta

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens; contributing to the plant's rugged, image 56

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

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — It thrives in full sun and is tolerant of sandy; yellow flowers in the garden

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

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — perennial with yellow blooms

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Grindelia stricta bursts forth in a show of bright yellow; growing 1-3 feet tall, it boasts bright yellow, daisy-like

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — making them a sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious gardener; coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly beneficial insects; scientifically termed Grindelia stricta, image 55

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — lanceolate leaves which can reach lengths of 2 to 4 inches; perennial with yellow blooms

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — making them a sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious gardener

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — a member of the Asteraceae family

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — drought-tolerant plant adds vibrant color to coastal landscapes and is excellent for wildlife attraction, image 54

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — lanceolate leaves which can reach lengths of 2 to 4 inches

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — is a perennial flowering plant native to the coastal regions of North America; its gummy, resin-coated buds are

Photographs by 10 contributors

oliveoligarchy from California, United States, CC BY 2.0 · source
Joanna Boisse, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Doug Murphy, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
BotBln, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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