Gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri
Also listed as Gaura lindheimeri
Also known as Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Lindheimer's Clockweed, Clockweed
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Gaura is an airy, drought-tolerant perennial with slender spikes of delicate pink or white flowers that bloom prolifically from summer through fall. It brings movement and an ethereal quality to garden borders and tolerates poor, dry soils with minimal maintenance.
Why grow it
Gaura offers a lighter, more naturalistic alternative to denser perennials in drought-prone gardens, with a longer bloom window (summer through fall) than many similar ornamentals. Unlike some airy perennials that require rich soil, gaura performs adequately in poor, compacted, or sandy conditions typical of difficult sites. Its wiry stems and sparse foliage also make it useful as a filler plant that won't compete aggressively with neighboring perennials.
Watch out for
Gaura can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, particularly in warmer zones, so deadheading or monitoring seedlings may be necessary to prevent unwanted spread. In zones with high humidity or poorly drained soils, root rot and fungal issues are more common than in drier climates, even though the plant is fundamentally drought-tolerant. The fine stems are brittle and may require staking or surrounding support in exposed locations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Onagraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas
Native to: Louisiana, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Gaura is an airy, drought-tolerant perennial with slender spikes of delicate pink or white flowers that bloom prolifically from summer through fall. It brings movement and an ethereal quality to garden borders and tolerates poor, dry soils with minimal maintenance.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Gaura grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Gaura offers a lighter, more naturalistic alternative to denser perennials in drought-prone gardens, with a longer bloom window (summer through fall) than many similar ornamentals. Unlike some airy perennials that require rich soil, gaura performs adequately in poor, compacted, or sandy conditions typical of difficult sites. Its wiry stems and sparse foliage also make it useful as a filler plant that won't compete aggressively with neighboring perennials.
Watch out for
Gaura can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, particularly in warmer zones, so deadheading or monitoring seedlings may be necessary to prevent unwanted spread. In zones with high humidity or poorly drained soils, root rot and fungal issues are more common than in drier climates, even though the plant is fundamentally drought-tolerant. The fine stems are brittle and may require staking or surrounding support in exposed locations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Onagraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas
Native to: Louisiana, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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