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Gaura lindheimeri

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaura lindheimeri (ballerina beeblossom) bears showy, light pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and fine textured foliage that is medium green and faded green in colour. Gaura lindheimeri (ballerina beeblossom) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, annual, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Gaura lindheimeri tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Gaura lindheimeri (ballerina beeblossom) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.