Oenothera lindheimeri
Botanical Information
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Oenothera |
| Species | lindheimeri |
| Synonyms | Gaura lindheimeri (Name changed from Gaura to Oenothera in 2019). |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to southern Louisiana and Texas, United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 -H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 25 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Slender erect bushy perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Small spoon-shaped leaves with pinkish-white flowers in loose racemes. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and prairie planting. |
| Propagation | By seed in a cold frame or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Photographs
Denmans, July 11, 2006.
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