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 9–10

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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

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

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

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

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) — Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens; contributing to the plant's rugged

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

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

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly thriving in USDA hardiness zones 7-10; a member of the Asteraceae family

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

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — the Coastal Gumweed is easily recognized by its sticky; perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens

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) — These leaves possess a deep green hue and may exhibit toothed edges, image 38

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — contributing to the plant's rugged aesthetics.<br><br>Throughout the late summer and into early fall; regular watering

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

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; particularly beneficial insects

Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Regular watering can help young plants establish; the Coastal Gumweed is easily recognized by its sticky

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

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

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