Scientific Name: Gaura coccinea
Common Names: Scarlet Beeblossom, Scarlet gaura
Blooms in spring and summer, red and pink with five petals just a few cm in diameter. It is also referred to as the Scarlet Gaura and resembles honeysuckle.
The fragrant flowers aren't in bloom long they are only open less than 14 hours at a time.
Grows best in dry soil, with full sun.
Bloom Color(s): red, white, pink
Bloom Width: 1 - 12 in.
Bloom Height: 1 - 3 ft.
Foliage Color(s): Green
Plant Height: 1 - 2 ft.
Bloom Period: May to August
Plant Family: Onagraceae
Growth Habit: Subshrub,Forb/herb
Sightings: I-35 s. of Little Texas Ln., Austin
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