Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom 'So White'

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
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Leavenworth, WA | July 2011 | positive

I planted several Gaura 'So White' to cool down a planting of Echinacea 'Flame Thrower.' It's the perfect plant for the job! A nice cr...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

GAURA SO WHITE - Medium- z 6-9. A compact selection with a massive display of bright white flowers through the summer.

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