Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'Dauphine'

As with all forms of this species, it blooms from late spring till frost. Buds are pink, and the white flowers on wiry stems blush pink w...Read Moreith age. Makes a good cut flower. Deadheading is not necessary, but some cutting back may be needed to control height.

This exceptionally tall cultivar reaches 4-5' in height. It usually needs some support from surrounding plants or from pea brush (leafless branched prunings from woody plants stuck in the ground in spring).

This species requires good drainage in winter to survive. Best on lean light/sandy loam soils. May sprawl where soil is too rich or in partial shade. May be short-lived even in good conditions.

The usual way to propagate this cultivar is by stem cuttings. In some gardens it may self-sow. This species is tap-rooted and difficult to divide.