Gaura lindheimeri Pink Panache™
Butterfly Gaura |
USDA Zone: 6-9 |
Plant number: 1.224.260
(=‘Bagau’) This extremely compact selection has both attractive foliage and flowers. It forms an upright, bushy mound of attractive variegated bright green and creamy-yellow leaves that often take on a rosy tint in cooler weather. Wands of small bright pink blooms with the occasional white hightlight appear on dark red stems May through hard frost. Excellent in containers or along the front of a sunny border. Needs good drainage. Note that botanists have recently reclassified and named this species Oenothera lindheimeri. Here at Heritage Perennials, we'll continue to list it under it’s more commonly familiar Latin name for now. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Gaura lindheimeri Pink Panache™
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Pink White
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Late Spring Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Massed
Flower Head Size Small
Height 50-60 cm 20-23 inches
Spread 50-60 cm 20-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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