Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa - Gum Plant (Plant) Size:1G Lavender flowers are followed by

Lavender flowers are followed by showy red berries which attract birds

and cool bug facts boost the insect intrigue

fast draining Flower Color Blue

Note: Irritating hairs on leaves ands stems

Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa - Gum Plant (Plant) Size:1G Lavender flowers are followed byA wonderful host plant for moths while the buds and yellow flowers attract butterflies. It is found along the coast in sand dunes and windy bluffs, and handles salt air. Good companion plants include low growing coyote bush and penstemon. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Grindelia stricta ssp. venulosa Common Name Gum Plant Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast