Grindelia camporum
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Grindelia camporum

Great Valley gumweed · Wild sunflower · Gumweed · Grindelia · Common gumplant

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
2
Observations
1

Description

Source: leafsnap

Grindelia camporum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common names Great Valley gumplant and Great Valley gumweed.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Continuous exposure to a lot of sunlight is necessary for the healthy development of hairy gumplant. This is influenced by its native environment which typically experiences a large amount of sunlight, a factor that fundamentally shapes its growth. However, it demonstrates resilience to changes in light conditions as both excessive and insufficient light affect it minimally.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

The Hairy gumplant is a flora that is indigenous to climates with temperature ranges from 59 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 38 °C). It thrives in areas with moderate to warm weather. To promote its best growth, the ambient temperature should be manipulated to mimic its original habitat.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The optimal period for fertilizing a Hairy gumplant is in the onset of spring, as it comes out of dormancy and commences active development. Fertilization delivers crucial nutrients necessary for its robust growth. Even though the Hairy gumplant has comparatively modest fertilization requirements, yearly fertilization can boost its longevity and foster superior, more durable blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Grindelia
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 7.62 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (5)

en Great Valley gumweed
en Wild sunflower
en Gumweed
en Grindelia
en Common gumplant