Gaura angustifolia
Southern beeblossom
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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 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