Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'Summer Breeze'

Oenotheralindheimeri

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species
lindheimeri (lind-HY-mer-ee)
Synonym
Gaura lindheimeri
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Redlands, California

San Francisco, California

Cocoa, Florida

Alpharetta, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia

Florence, Mississippi

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Camas, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Francisco, CA | August 2014 | positive

A wispy wand of white flowers floating in the wind. It grows like wild flower here with little water or care. Have lots of compliments ...Read More

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Camas, WA | March 2009 | positive

The many 1" flowers bloom on narrow, 5' - 6' stalks, seeming to float and flutter above the foliage and above whatever is in front of it ...Read More

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