Hairy Gumweed
Grindelia camporum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Hairy Gumweed (Grindelia camporum) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Grindelia camporum is a cheerful native perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom throughout summer and into fall. Its foliage is a gray-green with a sticky, resinous coating that gives it the common name 'gumweed'. This drought-tolerant plant forms a rounded shape with semi-woody stems.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy Gumweed is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone, backyard only.
- May appear somewhat scrubby or informal for traditional HOA landscapes
- Sticky foliage can collect debris
- Needs deadheading to maintain neat appearance after flowering
Wildlife value
Hairy gumweed provides significant ecological value by attracting numerous native bees and butterflies with its abundant nectar. The flowers are particularly attractive to specialist pollinators in late summer when other blooms may be scarce.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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