Care

Planting & Growing
Provide average to enriched, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Hard prune and apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

Attracts Butterflies
Brand Monrovia Growers
Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Gaura
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Late Spring through Early Fall
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Gaura
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Accent, Border, Cutting Garden, Massing, Rock
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 24 inches
Mature Width 24 inches
Prune Time Spring Cleanup
Water Needs Dry to Average