Grindelia lanceolata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
gum plant
Grindelia lanceolata
Gum plant (Grindelia lanceolata) is an amazing species with a wide range of medicinal, agricultural, and environmental uses. It is a low-growing, long-lived evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall. The gum plant produces showy yellow-white flowers in the late spring and summer, and its fragrant yellow-green foliage exudes a gummy, lemon-scented sap. It is commonly used for its medicinal properties as a topical treatment for skin irritations, and is a powerful anti-oxidant. Its nutritional value is unrivaled due to its high levels of compounds such as terpenes, flavonoids, and fatty acids. Additionally, it makes for an attractive specimen and is a great choice for hedges, wildlife habitats, and windscreens. All in all, gum plant is a species that will surely bring beauty and life to your garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The gum plant (Grindelia lanceolata) is a drought-tolerant perennial that typically does not require frequent watering. Usually, it is only necessary to provide water every 2 to 3 weeks during the spring and summer months. If planted in an area with sandy soil, water should be provided more frequently - about once a week. Additionally, water should always be applied in the morning, as opposed to the evening, so that the plant has the chance to dry before the dusk chill sets in. When watering the gum plant, provide a deep and thorough soaking to allow the moisture to reach the plant's full root system. Water should be applied until the soil is evenly moist, but not soaking wet. Finally, allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering to prevent root rot.
sunlight
Gum plant (Grindelia lanceolata) typically grows best in full sun to partial shade. This means that it prefers to receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Ideally, it would receive full sun all day, since this allows the plant to reach its fullest potential. Gum plant can tolerate some morning shade but should be in full sun during the afternoon when the sun is strongest.
pruning
For Gum Plant (Grindelia lanceolata) pruning should be done when the plant has a compact shape and flowering has slowed. Prune lightly; removal of no more than 1-third of the foliage should be done at 1 time. To maintain a full shape and encourage subsequent flowering, prune lightly again just after the first flush of blooms. This should be done at the end of winter or earliest stages of spring.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Grindelia lanceolata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
