Light Pink Gaura is a compact native herbaceous perennial with lance-like foliage. Red stems sporting clusters of five petaled light pink flowers bloom from late spring to fall. Prefers full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Heat, Humidity, and drought tolerant.
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Origins: |
Louisiana, Texas of U.S, and Mexico |
Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spread: |
1'- 1.5’ |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Flower stems will flop if in rich soils or shade. Root Rot may occur in poorly drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging. Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Penstemon, Iris, Bellflower
IMAGES: Photoset by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, (1) Gauras, (2) Guara (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.