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Gaura Oenothera lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'

Other Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Guarra lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Phonetic Spelling
ee-no-THEE-ruh lind-HY-mer-ee
Description

'Siskiyou Pink' Guara is a cultivar with showy rose pink flowers that bloom from spring until fall.  It is 

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Oenothera
    Species:
    lindheimeri
    Family:
    Onagraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 2 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Texture:
    Fine
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Description:
    Rose pink flowers emerge from maroon buds with 4 petals look like a butterfly and bloom from spring to fall.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Red/Burgundy
    Variegated
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Lance-shaped simple stalkless 3" long leaves leaves have some maroon spots.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Tall ridged wiry stems
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Naturalized Area
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought
    Heat
    Humidity