- Gaura
Botanical name: gaura lindheimeri
Average Size at Maturity: 2 – 6 ft in height and about a 4 – 12 in spread
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Bloom Time: summer/fall
Flower Color: white/pink
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches maturity in 3 – 5 weeks
Pruning needs: prune in the late fall
Landscape Use: great texture contrast in mixed garden
Light Needs: 8 hours of light a day
Special Feature: long blooming period
Water Needs: keep soil moist during periods of drought
Fertilizing needs: use 10-10-10 in the early spring
