SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gaura biennis(Oenothera gaura)
COMMON NAMES: Annual Gaura, Biennial Gaura, Biennial Beeblossom
BLOOM TIME: July, Aug, Sept, Oct
PLANT PROFILE:
- First year basal leaves develop; Second year plant stem shoots up to become 3-7 ft. tall, branching at top.
- Narrow leaves average 3 ½ in, x 1 in.
- Stems are hairy.
- Interesting flowers have 4 white petals in a semi-circle around the seed capsules, and stamens droop.
- Habitat: mesic prairies, meadows & disturbed areas like railroads where there is little competition.
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