Perennials – 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