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Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'The Bride'

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

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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