- Passionate blush gaura
Botanical name: gaura oenothera
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 1 – 1 ½ ft in height and 1-2 ft in width
Bloom time: summer and autumn
Hardy zone: zones 7-11
Flower color: pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in the 2nd or 3rd growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed, cut back in late fall or early spring to maintain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: cuttings
Landscape use: borders and edging, container plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: drought tolerant when mature, attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow the first few inches of soil to dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize once a year in the early spring with an all purpose flower food
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sand or loam
Companion plants: lavender, coneflower, coreopsis, salvia
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
