Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa - Gum Plant (Plant) Size:1G Find out what this looks

Find out what this looks like on the 20th annual Native Plant Garden Tour on April 15th and 16th

Note: Irritating hairs on leaves ands stems

Botany for Gardeners has now been expanded and updated

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and cool bug facts boost the insect intrigue

Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa - Gum Plant (Plant) Size:1G Find out what this looksA wonderful host plant for moths while the buds and yellow flowers attract butterflies. It is found along the coast in sand dunes and windy bluffs, and handles salt air. Good companion plants include low growing coyote bush and penstemon. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa Common Name Gum Plant Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast