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

For the longest time I didn't know what these plants were. I purchased them on the mystery table at Ace Hardware, in other words, the tag...Read More had been long lost.

They were pretty and suited my needs. I am recreating a rustic look in my home and yard. These are hardy, pretty and give the corner of my garden that old home look.

This plant has a long tap root, so if you move it make sure you dig deep. I cut the root off by mistake and part of the plant is still g...Read Morerowing. Tough plant. Nice in groups with grasses for a meadow look.

I LOVE the way this plant looks, the new growth is a great maroon-red color. The flowers grow on long stems and bob in the breeze. I hav...Read Moree it planted against verbena with dark purple and the flowers really show.
I will say that I have difficulty getting all of the plants to come back each year. This year 2 out of 3 were coming back but one got damaged by landscapers, so I bought additional ones to plant. Got a few extras to plant elsewhere in the yard.
Low maintenance once they are planted, not sure how well they survive the winters overall.
They're so pretty I don't mind replanting them if I need to, but I am increasing the mix of the soil to increase drainage to see if that helps them come back.

Northwest Ohio
I love this plant!! It stand up to extreme wind and heat and blooms ALL summer. I have it planted in and around an ...Read Moreold steel wagon wheel and it works perfect in this spot. I love how it blows in the wind. It is a delicate, airy and feathery looking plant that has no match. I only purchased one plant last year to try out and I am going to buy more this year.
I did not cut off for the winter because it was still blooming after others plants were done. It was a wonderful display in the snow and an ice storm made it worthy of pictures.
It is tall and wild but that is what I like about this plant.