BeeBlossom, Bee Blossom, Wand Flower, Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Whirling Butterflies, White Gaura
Delicate and ethereal, Gaura is a perennial plant that boasts airy spikes of white or pink flowers resembling dancing butterflies, adding a touch of grace and charm to any garden.
Gaura, also known as bee blossom or wand flower, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to North America. The most common species in cultivation is Gaura lindheimeri, also referred to as Lindheimer’s bee blossom.
Gaura’s genus name is derived from the Greek “gauros,” meaning “superb,” in reference to the beauty of its flowers. Its common name, bee blossom, refers to its attractiveness to bees and other pollinators. Despite its delicate appearance, Gaura is a durable and robust plant that can handle heat and humidity well.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Genus | Gaura |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Genus | Gaura |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
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