Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

Also Known As

Pink Wand Flower
Siskiyou Pink Gaura

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' plant details

Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green and red foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: clumping, long-blooming, mounding, red stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Airy masses of deep pink flowers flutter above the red-tinged, green foliage. A very versatile plant for sunny mixed borders and containers. Works well for cut flower arrangements. Tolerates drought, heat, and humidity.

By: Noname Nursery

Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer. A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native.

By: Almost Eden

This classic cultivary has stems to two to three feet that wave in the wind and are covered by pink butterfly-like flowers. Classy, dynamic and beautiful. Well-drained soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Exciting pink cultivar, the arching stems of deep pink flowers are produced all summer, foliage is maroon mottled, an added plus; drought tolerant, this is an outstanding plant and a big break from the white forms. ZONE 6

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Stems and leaves have a pinkish cast and the flowers open dark pink and lighten with age. Blossoms are produced throughout summer on wiry stems to 18".

By: Native Sons

Mounding perennial, 2' tall x 3' wide, mass of loose red stems with green leaves edged in red topped by pretty maroon buds opening to pink flowers almost non stop, late spring thru fall! Full sun, well drained soil is best, drought tolerant, deer rest, appreciates compost.

By: Secret Garden Growers

A most delicate and sweet flowering perennial developed by Baldassare Mineo of famed Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery. Maroon buds open to reveal pink butterfly shaped flowers. Clump forming with rosy markings here and there on the leaves. Full sun to part shade and some summer water where dry. 24 inches tall by 36 inches wide. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.