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Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'Gaudi Pink'

Oenotheralindheimeri

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Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
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Species
lindheimeri (lind-HY-mer-ee)
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Synonym
Gaura lindheimeri
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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