Gaura lindheimeri

Also Known As

Indian Feather
Lindheimer's Beeblossom
Lindheimer's Clockweed
Pink Gaura
Wand Flower
Wandflower
White Gaura

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Gaura lindheimeri plant details

Gaura lindheimeri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?Recommended to those interested in an unusual, yet desirable perennial? (Cumming and Lee); light airy texture produced by a profusion of delicate white flowers on slender 4' stems over a looong season. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

This is the straight species form, native to Texas and Louisiana, which has better luck wintering over here in zone 6 as long as the soil is sandy, yet fertile, and well-drained. The dainty white/pink fluttering blossoms are a favorite of butterflies and bees, Gaura naturalizes where happy by self sowing. Grows 3-5’, but can be sheared back in late spring for tighter plants.

By: Avant Gardens

A tough, hardy, clumping perennial, for full sun. One of the easiest plants to grow. Mounds of narrow, dark green, red spotted leaves produce, throughout the warmer months, tall wands of delicate white butterfly shaped flowers that sway in the slightest breeze.After flowering, or any time it's in need of a clean up, cut back to ground level. It will quickly regrow.An etremely tough plant tolerating all sorts of physical abuse (eg. being driven over, mowed, poisoned etc.) as well as complete summer dryness.Generally self seeds where happy, so cut back before seed fall if you find this undesirable.

By: Zephs

A robust perennial or subshrub growing to 4' high and 3' wide and planted primarily for its abundant, colorful blooms. Mature plants have a rounded form and produce slender, leafy stems that bear many 1" long, white flowers that open from pink buds. Noted for its soft appearance and long blooming period in summer. A graceful choice for herbaceous borders and wild gardens, where it will attract butterflies by the dozens. Prefers full sun and light, well-drained soil with regular to moderate water. Give plants a good shearing annually to maintain a tidy form. Hardy to 0 °F. Texas, Louisiana.