Lindheimer's beeblossom

Lindheimer's beeblossom (Oenothera lindheimeri)

Lindheimer's beeblossom, also known as Lindheimer's Gaura, Butterfly gaura, Indian feather

Lindheimer's beeblossom, scientifically known as Oenothera lindheimeri (formerly Gaura lindheimeri), is a perennial plant indigenous to Texas and Louisiana. Often cultivated for ornamental purposes in gardens and containers, this plant thrives in full sunlight and is tolerant of drought.

Key Facts About Lindheimer's beeblossom

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Attributes of Lindheimer's beeblossom

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
50 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold
Flower Size
2 cm to 3 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Cream Purple Red

Scientific Classification of Lindheimer's beeblossom

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Myrtales
Family
Evening primrose
Genus
Evening Primrose
Species
Lindheimer's beeblossom