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Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'Ballerina Blush'

Gauralindheimeri

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Family

Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gaura (GOW-ra)

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Species

lindheimeri (lind-HY-mer-ee)

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Synonym

Gaura lindheimeri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Textured

Veined

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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chinon60

Portland, OR (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

I've had 2 plants for the last 3 years and they die back in the winter but come back bigger than ever in June. I just purchased 2 more. ...Read More

Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Rose-pink, orchid-like flowers dance above compact plants from early summer through autumn.

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Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'Ballerina Blush'

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