Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me. sway with me
Pablo Beltrán Ruiz
Gaura or wand flower is a billowing
perennial which makes quite an impact.
This somewhat shrubby plant reaches 3’ in height and develops a long
taproot allowing it to be heat and drought resistant. Narrow lanced shaped leaves are sometimes
tinged with maroon. But what makes this
plant so wonderful are the buds along
the wiry, wand-like stems which open to reveal its 4-peteled, orchid –like blossoms. Blooms are either white or pink, in
combination or fading from one to the other, and it continues to bloom from
spring to autumn.
Gaura sways with the gentlest breeze,
bringing beautiful movement to your garden.
Butterflies and bees have no problem landing on these swaying arches. I have mine planted on the stream where it
almost seems to keep time with the sound of the water. This plant also does well in a container, but
make sure where ever you plant it, it gets plenty of sun.
Gaura is a great plant as a single
specimen or its arching wands mingle well with other plants in a boarder. Add this plant to your garden and I promise
you won’t be disappointed.
I planted a number of them three Julys ago, a few of them have died, too much water perhaps? Gotta love clay.
ReplyDeleteI still love having them in my garden.
I have the dwarf gaura planted on a berm along the dry riverbed in my rain garden. It's a very happy camper. Beautiful flowers!
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