A North American wildflower, now widely grown across the continent. Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of white flowers tinged with pale pink. In the breeze these move constantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies. Although Gaura may not always winter reliably, plants flower for the entire summer and fall, so consider using it even as an annual in colder winter regions. New plants will often appear from self sown seedlings. Superb in containers, the subtle colour blends easily in borders. Drought tolerant once established.Note that botanists have recently reclassified and named this plant Oenothera lindheimeri
Sun Exposure Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size Small
Height 90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread 60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
