Description
🌸 Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) – Growing Conditions
Gaura, also known as Butterfly Bush or Wand Flower, is a graceful perennial with delicate, fluttering blooms that resemble butterflies in the garden.
☀️ Light:
- Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Can tolerate light shade but may flower less.
🌱 Soil:
- Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
- Tolerates poor or rocky soils.
- Avoid heavy clay that stays wet.
💧 Water:
- Water regularly until established.
- Once mature, Gaura is drought-tolerant and prefers deep, occasional watering over frequent light watering.
🌡️ Climate:
- Loves warm, dry conditions.
- Hardy in mild frost areas; in colder climates, protect roots with mulch.
🌼 Flowering:
- Blooms from late spring through autumn with continuous flushes.
- Deadheading encourages more flowers.
🌿 Care:
- Low-maintenance and tough.
- Cut back in late winter/early spring to encourage fresh growth.
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