Walgaupf gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Walgaupf'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink
Notes
'Walgaupf' gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri 'Walgaupf') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and mass 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 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. Pink blooms open in late spring, then return from early to late summer and again in early autumn.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Greig's tulip, and Viburnum.