SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gaura lindheimeri

COMMON NAME: gaura

FAMILY: Onagraceae

TYPE: perennial

LEAVES: 1-3" long, lanceolate, alternate, sessile; variegated form is available

FLOWER: 1: long white flowers in a loose panicle, turning pink as they age

SEASON OF BLOOM: late spring to fall

GROWTH HABIT: clump or shrub-like 3' to 4'

SOIL: rich, well-drained

SUN: full sun to part shade, heat and humidity tolerant

HARDINESS: zones 5 to 9

UTILIZATION: native or naturalized sunny areas, accent plant, large border plant; may become leggy and require staking

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PROPAGATION: division in early spring or fall (growth about 1" tall)

MAINTENANCE: deadheading promotes prolonged flowering