This North American native genus took a long time to find its way into America’s gardens. Once it arrived, it quickly became a staple.

Gaura produces prolific quantities of delicate blooms in white, pink or bicolor. Borne on slender, wand like stems, they’re in constant motion in the slightest breeze. The small, lanceolate leaves may be rich green, variegated or red.

Breeders have tamed this natural rambler, with shortened internodes and increased branching. Compact forms like ‘Graceful Magic’ and Belleza™ Dark Pink make beautifully behaved pots, striking on the retail shelf. But taller selections like ‘Whirling Butterflies’ and ‘Siskiyou Pink’ have fabulous garden merit.

Cover photo- Gaura l. 'Graceful Magic'

G. 'Sparkle White'

Dainty white flowers with a faint kiss of pink grow to 24" for airy elegance and movement in the border.

G. 'Crimson Butterflies'

Rich, crimson foliage and deep red stems wave enchanting, hot pink flowers from early summer to frost.

G. Belleza™ Dark Pink PPAF

Well branched with an upright habit and charming, deep pink blooms on shorter stems.

G. 'Siskiyou Pink'

Brilliant rose-pink flowers accented with white stamens. Taller, at 30", for standout garden performance.

G. 'Whirling Butterflies'

Bright white flowers flutter atop slender red stems, like butterflies floating high above willowy foliage. Grows to 3'.

G. Rosy Jane PP22290

Beguiling bicolor! White flowers with splashy pink picotee edges. Blooms rise to 30" tall over neat foliage.

Culture Notes:

Once established, Gaura tolerates high and low temperatures, but not wet feet. Healthy growth demands good drainage. Too-rich soil leads to leggy, floppy growth. Gardeners, it’s tap-rooted, so transplant with care. 

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