Gaura lindheimeri
( GORE - ruh lind - HYE - mehr - ee )
At-A-Glance Information
Also commonly referred to as Wandflower, this perennial does best in full sun and has moderate water needs. The flowers will attract butterflies to your garden. These graceful plants are native to Texas and Louisiana and have an upright growth to 3 to 4 feet tall and just as wide. Flowers are white and open from pink buds, appearing from late spring until fall. Blossoms turn rose when mature, and then drop off. This is a drought-tolerant choice for gardens. |
Gaura lindheimeri Varietals
The best growing zones for these flowering plants are 2b-24. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
'Corrie's Gold'
This variety grows to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, and has white blooms that open from pink buds. Leaves are edged in gold. |
'Karalee Petite Pink'
A compact grower, to just 1-2 feet tall and about half as wide. Its size makes it great for container plantings. Flowers are pink. |
'Passionate Blush'
This species has an upright habit, getting 1-2 feet tall and wide. Stems are red on this compact plant, and flowers are pink. |
'Passionate Rainbow'
This compact plant grows to 2-2.5 feet tall and around half as wide. Leaves are edged in creamy white, and flowers are rosey-pink. |
'Pink Cloud'
This plant has an upright habit to 2.5-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Foliage has a red tinge to it and it is a profuse bloomer with deep pink flowers. |
'Pink Fountain'
This species grows 2-3 feet tall with profuse pink blooms. |
'Siskyou Pink'
This plant grows 2.5 feet tall and about as wide, with leaves that are marked with maroon. Flower buds are maroon also, and open up to reveal rose-pink flowers. This is a great choice for any garden. |
'Whirling Butterflies'
This species has profuse blooms in white; flowers are larger than in other varieties. Plant is three feet tall and wide. |
Caring for gaura lindheimeri
Shear flower stems after blooms expire to control for shabbiness and seed spread. The entire plant can be cut to the ground in wintertime, and will encourage vigorous spring growth. Difficult to transplant due to its long taproot. These plants need well-draining soil, and protection from direct sun in low desert conditions.
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 334, Gaura lindheimeri
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