Oenothera, Appleblossom Grass, Gaura 'Star Pink'

Oenothera

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Oenothera (ee-no-THEE-ruh)
Synonym
Gaura
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Orange Beach, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Booneville, Arkansas

Beaumont, California

Oakhurst, California

Phelan, California

Simi Valley, California

Arvada, Colorado

Englewood, Colorado

Bradenton, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Lagrange, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Mahomet, Illinois

Plainfield, Illinois

Manchester, Maryland

Saint Ignace, Michigan

Ovett, Mississippi

Howell, New Jersey

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Bronx, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Louisburg, North Carolina

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Laurens, South Carolina

Old Hickory, Tennessee

Baird, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Brownsville, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kilgore, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Wichita Falls, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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West Palm Beach, FL | July 2008 | positive

Initially, when I planted this in my garden, it seemed as if it was dieing even though it had been perfectly healthy when I purchased it....Read More

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Denton, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | negative

Purchased from a large home improvement store. It was blooming, and healthy when I got it, but after a few months, it withered and died ...Read More

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Kilgore, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | neutral

I've had this now for about 2-3 wks. I've had to cut at least 2 full stems off, due to death. Now I notice on leaves, little brown roun...Read More

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Old Hickory, TN | July 2007 | positive

This little plant has thrived despite our summer-long drought, and my repeatedly forgetting to water it. The flowers are pretty, but I lo...Read More

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San Antonio, TX | April 2007 | positive

I planted 3- 4inch pots in the san antonio clay in early march, by april they were 2 feet high and covered with blooms- the hummingbirds love them

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Orange Beach, AL | April 2007 | positive

This is an excellent choice for saltwater locations. My plants are located less than 5 feet away from the shoreline. It tolerates stron...Read More

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Arvada, CO | August 2006 | positive

I live in Arvada, CO and have this in a pot on my deck. It is such a wispy plant that many times it's blooms look like magenta butterfli...Read More

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