Gaura angustifolia
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Gaura angustifolia

Southern beeblossom

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
74
Observations
4

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Oenothera simulans, the southern beeblossom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to the Bahamas and the southeastern United States. An annual reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it prefers sandy soils and is found growing in dunes, open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Scarlet beeblossom is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers sunny conditions and originates from open habitats, frequently growing in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Scarlet beeblossom can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the chances of Scarlet beeblossom dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can enhance the plant's survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

For Scarlet beeblossom, the primary time to apply fertilizer is in early spring when flowers are developing. The proper fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps Scarlet beeblossom produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures strong flowering during the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Gaura
Family
Onagraceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 52 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 4.06 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Mexico

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Common Names (1)

en Southern beeblossom