Curlycup Gumweed

Grindelia squarrosa

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Low
Seedling rate:
5

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
8600
Counties:
Carson City,
Douglas,
Washoe

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
10 weeks of stratification recommended.
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Tilley and Pickett 2016, Walsh 1993.

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