Scientific Name
Gaura lindheimeri
Common Name
White gaura

Characteristics

Season
summer to fall
Height
24-48 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Flower Color
white fading to light pink
Soil
rich, well drained
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Propagation
seed, division seldom necessary
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain
Comments
White gaura is a very drought and heat tolerant native plant, which flowers from summer through fall. Only a few flowers are open on the stalks at one time, resulting in a delicate, open appearance.
Origin
Southeastern USA

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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