Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri
Common Name: Gaura Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape clumping upright plant with heavy growth of leafless flowering stems held above foliage; flower stems persist to give an airy, grass like quality; white flowers from pink buds Height 3 to 4' Spread 3 to 4' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil not fussy about soil Hardiness hardy – all zones Morphology: Leaves narrowly lanceolate to 3" long, opposite on stems, clustered mainly toward base of plant Flowers 1-1/2" across, white, emerging from pinkish buds; flowers open a few at a time on persistent stems Fruit small capsule, seeds freely Propagation: seed Usage: excellent for neglected areas with hot sun and little water takes poor soil, drought and heat; good wispy, grassy look in dry gardens Landscape Care: Watering tolerates drought well, needs almost no extra water after established Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning remove spent flower stems to avoid eager reseeding Pests/Diseases none Origin: Southern United States Family: Onagraceae Notes: |
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