Plant Name: Grindelia nana
Common name: Idaho Gumweed
Plant Type: Perennial Wildflower
Plant Height: 6” – 2’
Bloom Time: June to September
Flower Color: Yellow
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Sharply draining, rocky, gravelly soil.
Water Need: Low.
Attributes: Highly attractive to native bees & butterflies; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Resinous & sticky leaves that appear to sparkle.
Uses: Wildflower Gardens; Drought Tolerant Gardens; Pollinator Gardens.
Native to: Western US
Oregon Native: YES
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8
Report by: Viki Ashford, AGC member
Photo from: American West website: https://www.americansouthwest.net/plants/wildflowers/grindelia-nana.html