Planting Zones:
2B - 24
Exposure:
Full sun
Water:
Moderate water
Description:
Native to Texas and Louisiana. Airy growth to 2 1/2
–4 ft. high, 2–3 ft. wide. Leaves are 1 1/2–3 1/2
in. long and stalkless, growing directly from stems.
Branching flower spikes bear many closely set,
1-in.-long white blossoms that open from pink buds.
Long bloom period (often from late spring into
fall), with only a few flowers opening at a time.
Blossoms age to a rosy shade, then drop off cleanly,
but seed-bearing spikes should be removed to improve
overall appearance, prolong bloom period, and
prevent overly enthusiastic self-sowing.
Long-lived plant. Division not necessary–and
difficult in any case, since gaura grows from a deep
taproot (which makes it very drought tolerant). For
additional plants, let a few seedlings grow.
Atwater FFA Plant Sale Information:
- $1 / four inch container
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