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

Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' is a classic butterfly gaura that rises 18-24 inches tall in a vase-shape clump with erect and reddish arching stems supporting airy, four-petaled delicate pink butterfly-like flowers from early summer into fall. Foliage is small and lance-shaped with dark green leaves often splashed with red. Use at the front of a sunny border, in containers or in rock gardens in small groups or large drifts. Very low care and drought tolerant. Requires well-drained, average to poor soils. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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

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.