Common Name
Biennial gaura
Northeastern gaura
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Biennial
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Fields, roadsides, and disturbed alluvial habitats. Frequent in the Virginia mountains and inner Piedmont; infrequent in the outer Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Attracts bees, moths, butterflies. Songbirds eat seeds
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Weedy
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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