White Gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri
Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Flowers open in the early morning and close by midday. Can form extensive colonies. White Gaura prefers moist soil and sun to partial shade. It prefers sandy, loamy, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.
- Scientific Name: Oenothera lindheimeri
- Common Names: White Gaura, Butterfly Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Lindheimer's Gaura
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 5 feet.
- Leaves: Thin, Segmented
- Flowers: White, Pink
- Bloom Time: April through November
- Wildlife Benefits: Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Warblers, orioles, grosbeaks, and flycatchers feed on the insects found on the plant.
Where to Find It
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