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Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley'

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley' (lindheimer's beeblossom) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is medium green and faded green in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley' (lindheimer's beeblossom) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley' . Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Gaura lindheimeri 'Franz Valley' (lindheimer's beeblossom) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.