Oenothera Species, Gaura, Texas Beeblossom, Texas Evening-Primrose
Gauracalcicola

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Gaura (GOW-ra)
Species: calcicola (kal-SY-koh-luh)

Synonym:Oenothera calcicola

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds