Grindelia Species, Curly-Cup Gumweed, Rosin Weed

Grindeliasquarrosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Grindelia (grin-DEL-lee-uh)
Species
squarrosa (skwa-RO-suh)
Synonym
Grindelia arguta
Grindelia nuda
Grindelia serrulata
Grindelia speciosa
Grindelia texana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fargo, North Dakota(2 reports)

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | February 2008 | neutral

This very common plant is found in Minnesota - often dismissed as another yellow daisy. It blooms during the height of summer, July to Au...Read More

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