Mine came back this year, but the stems are not standing up very well. They seem to be kind of falling down on themselves, and I’ve only seen a few flowers. Any advice?
The specific epithet is after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, a German-born botanist who collected extensively in Texas for Harvard University professor Asa Gray.
White guara is found all across South Africa. Similar climate to TX I'd imagine. Periods of no rain and hot sun. Summer here now so out in all its glorious display. Also known as whirling butterflies.
The wand like form and white flowers that make it look in a way, sparkly and bright help me remember this plant as the species name begins with an I and i like a wand.
Remove spent flower spikes to prolong bloom period. Thin flower stems tend to become leggy and flop, particularly when grown in rich soils, and plants can benefit from close planting or support from adjacent perennials.
If Gaura starts looking ragged mid-season, cut back all the flower stems to rejuvenate and get a late-season flush of blooms.
Tbh, 'wand flower' just sounds adorable and now I love this plant
Gaura has a long taproot, so it doesn't need to be watered often; only on the driest parts of the summer.
Thanks! Your the only one that said what zone it will grow in. I just bought this and put it in today. So pretty :)
Mine came back this year, but the stems are not standing up very well. They seem to be kind of falling down on themselves, and I’ve only seen a few flowers. Any advice?
What are the bright pink flowers planted next to the white gaura? Beautiful.
The taproot helps make it drought and heat tolerant.
A great plant to place in hard to maintain places, and will still provide a nice effect, great background plants.
The specific epithet is after Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, a German-born botanist who collected extensively in Texas for Harvard University professor Asa Gray.
This plant was discovered by Ferdinand Lindheimer, a German-Texan botanist that classified many plants in the south and midwest
White guara is found all across South Africa. Similar climate to TX I'd imagine. Periods of no rain and hot sun. Summer here now so out in all its glorious display. Also known as whirling butterflies.
In a heavy winter it might be a good idea to mulch to protect its roots from cold exposure.
The wand like form and white flowers that make it look in a way, sparkly and bright help me remember this plant as the species name begins with an I and i like a wand.
They are a herbaceous clump-forming perennial that is native to Texas and Louisiana
In Australia it's also called Butterfly Bush
Its specific epithet is named after the Texan plant collector Ferdinand Lindheimer.
Guara's blooms changes from white to a light pink with age
Gaura lindheimeri is an excellent candidate for mass plantings, due to its size, low maintenance, and movement in the landscape.
Hardy plants are some of my favorites. They're survivors.
The “l and i” remind me of the tall wand like stems
Gaura is an amazing hardy perennial that is also deer resistant.
Can I split these?
the specific epithet honors a texas plant collector Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer!
These have no reported toxic effects to humans or animals.
Only a few flowers bloom at the same time throughout its blooming season.
Remove spent flower spikes to prolong bloom period. Thin flower stems tend to become leggy and flop, particularly when grown in rich soils, and plants can benefit from close planting or support from adjacent perennials.
These have little susceptibility to diseases and pests, something I find very convenient in a plant
It flowers until first frost and the flowers turn pink with age.
According to the book, "gaura is derived from gauros meaning superb."
Native in Texas and Louisiana
The flowers of this plant resemble butterflies
This plant does well in poorer soil.
Attracts hummingbirds
Aphids can be an issue