Gaura lindheimeri - Gaura lindheimeri

b502 (Gaura lindheimeri)

Delicate wild plant from North America that likes to flowr profusely. Prefers sunny, dry locations with poor soil. Grows to ca 1 m in height with plenty of star-shaped, but short lived, white and pink flowers.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Lifespan short lived herbaceous plant
Comment cut flower, good for pollinators
Gaura lindheimeri
Seed spacing in the row 40 cm
Seed spacing between the row 30 cm
Sowing depth 0.5-1 cm

Explanations

Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.