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Gaura - Siskiyou Pink
The Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink', Gaura lindheimeri, has numerous butterfly-shapes maroon flowers opening to reddish pink flowers that bloom from last spring to early summer ! With a plant height of 24” and a width of 24-36”, it is definite addition to any perennial garden.  This whimsical plant has tall thin wands that wave in the wind! ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Gaura requires full sun in a well-drained area with average to rich soil and is very drought tolerant; also heat and humidity tolerant. A major attraction to butterflies, it continues to bloom through the first hard frosts of autumn into winter.  ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Gaura looks great on a rocky ledge, near bricks and stones, near Sedum 'Autumn Joy' or small dahlias.  It's also enchanting when planted with pink bush roses and as a contrast to plants with big fleshy leaves. A very versatile plant, Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink' works well for mixed perennial borders, containers and makes a good cut flower.  The pink blooms resemble tiny butterflies as they float above the foliage, and they turn a deeper, rosier pink as they age! * Drought tolerant * Long blooming * Attract butterflies


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