General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 24 - 48 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Purple
Red
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Slenderstalk Beeblossom
  • Slender-Stalk Evening-Primrose
  • Gaura
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Oenothera filipes
  • Synonym: Gaura filipes

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Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-05-17
bloom - also note the bright color of the bud about to open
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-05-17
I love the rippled edges of the leaves
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-05-17
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-05-17
Location: zone 8 Lake City, Fl.
Date: 2012-05-17
stem
Comments:
  • Posted by flaflwrgrl (North Fl. - Zone 8b) on May 20, 2012 7:35 AM concerning plant:
    This plant has pubescent stems and 4 paddle shaped petals with sepals which are deeply recurved. Even though the flowers themselves are small it stands out in the landscape because of the height of the plant. The particular color shading of the petals & sepals can vary from white through pink, red, and purple. The ones I have a deep rosy pink & really catch the eye even from a distance. Even the flower buds are a deep pink.
    This is a pretty, graceful airy, many branched plant. Leaves are alternate & simple.
    Native to Al., Fl., Ga., Il., In., Ky., La., Ms., S.C., & Tn.

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