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Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush'

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 40 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush' (butterfly gaura) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has foliage that is matte and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Gaura lindheimeri 'Passionate Blush' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.