White Gaura plant profile
Oenothera lindheimeri
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant White Gaura
White gaura is a taprooted clump-forming perennial best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. NC State notes it prefers full sun and tolerates heat and humidity, and that soil too rich in nutrients produces more leaf growth and fewer flowers.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open White Gaura in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: flopping sprawling stems.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Oenothera lindheimeri (White Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.