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.