Oregon Gumweed

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Oregon Gumweed (Grindelia stricta var. stricta) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in tidal flats, at elevations from 0-700 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

4 - 60 in Tall

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow, Standing

Sunset Zones

4*, 5*, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15, 16, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Tidal flats, marshes, dunes, seabluffs

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 8 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Argyrotaenia franciscana

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Heliothis phloxiphaga

Alternative names

Common names:

Oregon Gumweed

Sources

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