About Great Valley Gumweed
- Plant Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height by Width: 2-4' H x 3' W
- Growth Habit: Upright, many stems from base
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer semi-deciduous
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Adaptable, tolerates saline soil
- Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
- Cold Hardy to: 15 F
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Bright Yellow
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Much of California into Baja, and possible into Nevada.
- Natural Habitat: Low elevations such as grasslands and alkali sinks, but also found in woodlands and chaparral.
Photo Credit: Neal Kramer via Calscape