- Gaura
Botanical name: gaura lindheimeri
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2 – 6 ft in height and about a 4 – 12 in spread
Bloom time: summer/fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: white/pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches maturity in 3 – 5 weeks
Pruning instructions: prune in the late fall
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great texture contrast in mixed garden
Light needs: 8 hours of light a day
Special features: long blooming period
Watering instructions: keep soil moist during periods of drought
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sand or loam
Companion plants: russian sage, verbena, roses
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
