Dauphine gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Dauphine'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White to rose pink
Garden uses
Notes
'Dauphine' gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri 'Dauphine') is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 48 to 60 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches wide. The flowers open white and fade to rose pink. It blooms in late spring and again from early to late summer.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Lemon thyme, and Woodruff.