Whisker-like, white stamens glisten against rosy-pink petals. Elegant flowers sway and flutter on slender wands above burgundy-tinted foliage. The airy texture provides a stunning accent in a mixed perennial border. A native to southern United States, Gaura will withstand heat and drought once established.
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Red
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
Summer into fall
Water Requirements:
Low, Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Care Instructions
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly during first growing season; adapts to moderate drought when established. Feed monthly. Shear by 2/3 after first flush to encourage continued bloom. Cut back at end of flowering season.