Great Valley Gumweed (Grindelia robusta) seeds

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Great Valley Gumweed (Grindelia robusta) seeds

Old medicinal plant of North American natives.
Contents: Approx. 30 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

22,53 kn

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SKU: GRI01

GTIN: 4251420516091

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Gumweed is an old medicinal plant of the North American natives. They traditionally use extracts from the roots of this beautiful wildflower against liver trouble. In Western medicine, on the contrary, gumweed is only known as a homeopathic substance.

The Great Valley gumweed is also only little known as a flower for the shrub garden. It is a very beautiful, perennial shrub which really blooms consistently from the end of May to October. As a member of the composite family, the plant has very large, bright yellow blossoms, which constitutes a very good source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other insects. Who wants to do something for the insects, should integrate the Great Valley gumweed into their garden.

The little attractive name ‘gumweed’, by the way, goes back to the fact that the buds are coated with sticky resin. Thereby, it is well-protected against dehydration. It also especially loves dry locations and can be used very well for a stone garden. Waterlogging is probably the only thing that could get dangerous for this robust plant. Furthermore, a strong wind can be dangerous because its stems fold over easily.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Yellow
Region of origin:	North America
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Ornamental plant Medicinal plant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Winter hardiness zones:	6 (-23 bis -18 °C)
Flowering months:	May June July August September October
Eventual height:	80-120 cm

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Dry Sandy Poor No waterlogging
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Low
Germination time:	2-3 weeks irregular
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June September

Perennial wildflower from North America for dry, nutrient-poor, and wind-protected locations. Sowing outdoors from mid-May or September. Light germinators: Only scatter seeds on the ground and press them on lightly. If possible, sow immediately at the final location as gumweeds do not like to be moved. Avoid waterlogging.

Other names

Botanical name:	Grindelia robusta, Grindelia camporum
German names:	Grindelie, Großes Gummikraut, Milzkraut, Grindeliakraut, Gummipflanze
French names:	Grindélia, Grindélie
English names:	Great Valley Gumweed, Great Valley Gumplant

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