Curlycup gumweed (also called curly-top gumweed) is not invasive (even though it looks like it is)
Curlycup gumweed (Grindelia squarrosa) is a hardy perennial or biennial plant native to North America, commonly found in prairies, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It is easily recognizable by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and distinctive sticky, resinous leaves and buds, which give the plant its common name.
It is a short-lived perennial that can bloom in spaces in your garden border while you wait for late summer flowering perennials to bloom.
The plant thrives in dry, well-drained soils, in areas with full sun. Curlycup gumweed is highly adaptable to harsh environments and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient species in our area.
Curlycup gumweed has been used traditionally by Native American tribes for various medicinal purposes. The resinous sap from the plant has been used to treat skin irritations, respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma, and as a remedy for poison ivy and respiratory, skin, and kidney ailments.
The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and saponins, which are thought to contribute to its medicinal properties. In addition to its uses in traditional medicine.
It is a short-lived perennial that can bloom in spaces in your garden border while you wait for late summer flowering perennials to bloom.
The plant thrives in dry, well-drained soils, in areas with full sun. Curlycup gumweed is highly adaptable to harsh environments and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient species in our area.
Curlycup gumweed has been used traditionally by Native American tribes for various medicinal purposes. The resinous sap from the plant has been used to treat skin irritations, respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthma, and as a remedy for poison ivy and respiratory, skin, and kidney ailments.
The plant contains several bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and saponins, which are thought to contribute to its medicinal properties. In addition to its uses in traditional medicine.
Curlycup gumweed is an early Fall perennial native plant valued because it supports pollinators, providing nectar for bees and other insects when few other plants are in bloom. Its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions also makes it an important plant for soil stabilization and erosion control in disturbed areas. Grows like a week locally but isn't a weed, and is not considered invasive.