Quick answer: Great Valley gumweed (Grindelia camporum) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Clay, alkaline ok |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Oct |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, butterflies |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Great Valley gumweed
Where is Great Valley gumweed native?
Great Valley gumweed (Grindelia camporum) is native to California and Nevada. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Great Valley gumweed bloom?
Great Valley gumweed blooms May-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Great Valley gumweed need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Clay, alkaline ok. Mature height: 2-4 ft.
Is Great Valley gumweed good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies.
Is Great Valley gumweed deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Great Valley gumweed is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Great Valley gumweed?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Grindelia camporum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Great Valley gumweed.
- Blue palo verde Parkinsonia florida
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
- Lacy phacelia Phacelia tanacetifolia
- Palmer's penstemon Penstemon palmeri
- Black sage Salvia mellifera
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
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