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Gaura coccinea
Also Known As
- Linda Tarde
- Scarlet Beeblossom
- Scarlet Gaura
- Wand Flower
- Wandflower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4"-20"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Gaura coccinea plant details
Gaura coccinea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura coccinea
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura coccinea
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gaura coccinea
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Gaura coccinea plant
How to Grow Gaura coccinea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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