Common names:
Slenderstalk Beeblossom
Slender-Stalk Evening-Primrose
Gaura

Botanical names:
Oenothera ieilpsfAccepted
Gaura iiepflsSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Color:Green
Mauve
Purple
Multi-Color
Flower Size:2"-3"
Flower Time:Summer
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Inflorescence Type:Cyme
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Uses:Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Scarify seeds
Start indoors
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Preferred depth

bloom - also note the bright color of the bud about to open

Comments:
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