Oenothera Species, Southern Beeblossom, Southern Gaura

Oenotherasimulans

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Species
simulans (sim-YOO-lans)
Synonym
Gaura angustifolia
Gaura eatonii
Gaura simulans
Gaura undulata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Rosedale, California

Thomaston, Georgia

Stigler, Oklahoma

Fort Worth, Texas

Nacogdoches, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Victoria, Texas

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Stigler, OK | December 2013 | positive

This plant was growing next to my porch, and I didnt have a clue as to what it was so my son found it in one of my flower books, and
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