PLANT OF THE MONTH
July 2020 — Puget Sound Gumweed
Common Name: Puget Sound Gumweed
Latin Name: Grindelia integrifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial
Origin: North America
Location at Bloedel Reserve: Buxton Bird Marsh & Meadow
Garden Uses: Meadows & natural areas
Fun Fact: This nectar-rich wildflower blooms from June into early winter, easily becoming one of the most important sources of food for our pollinators. The flowers attract large numbers of honey bees, native bees, syrphid flies, and butterflies. Even goldfinches can be found near this plant consuming its seeds.