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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 9–10
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 with yellow blooms; grindelia stricta bursts forth in a show of bright yellow
Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — perennial for full or half; making them a sustainable choice for the environmentally-conscious gardener
Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) is a resilient perennial herb that thrives in full sun and sandy soils, image 51
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) — 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, image 54
Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — particularly beneficial insects; scientifically termed Grindelia stricta, image 55
Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalistic seaside gardens; contributing to the plant's rugged, image 56
Coastal Gumweed (Grindelia stricta) — scientifically termed Grindelia stricta; but mature specimens show a remarkable drought resistance, image 57

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