Oregon Gumweed
Perennial
Grindelia stricta
Easy to Grow
Yellow Flowers Spring and Summer
Supports Bats, Caterpillars and 10 species of Butterflies and Moths
Excellent butterfly nectar source in summer and fall, birds & small mammals often eat the seeds and may use plant for nesting site. Native American tribes in the region, such as the Chumash, are known to have used it for medicinal purposes, which suggests that Grindelia stricta has been an integral part of the California landscape for a long time.
Type: Perennial
Size: To 3 ft
Watering: Maximum Summer Water 3x / Month
uses: TAGS Deer Resistant