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Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 70 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (butterfly gaura) yields showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte and fine textured foliage that is medium green and light pink in colour. Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (butterfly gaura) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (butterfly gaura) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.