Oenothera Species, Southern Beeblossom, Southern Gaura
Oenotherasimulans

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species: simulans (sim-YOO-lans)

Synonym:Gaura angustifolia

Synonym:Gaura eatonii

Synonym:Gaura simulans

Synonym:Gaura undulata

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting