Gaura Pink

Oenothera lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

Light
Water
Low to moderate water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Irrigate more regularly during establishment and extreme summer heat.
Toxicity
Description
An airy, clump-forming perennial with slender, arching stems bearing rosy-pink flowers that resemble fluttering butterflies.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Growth Habit
Flower Color
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun to light shade; afternoon shade is beneficial in Phoenix, especially near heat-reflecting walls or pavement.

Water: Low to moderate water once established; water deeply, then allow soil to dry between waterings. Irrigate more regularly during establishment and extreme summer heat.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates lean and alkaline soils. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil and excessive fertilizer.

Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and wide, including flowering stems.

Bloom: Blooms from spring through fall, often with reduced flowering during Phoenix’s hottest summer weather.

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen in mild Phoenix winters; may die back after freezing weather.

Growth rate: Moderate to fast during the growing season.