NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Oenothera gaura [=Gaura biennis]
Biennial Beeblossom, Biennial Gaura, Northeastern Gaura
Scientific Name: |
Oenothera gaura [=Gaura biennis] |
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Genus: |
Oenothera |
Species Epithet: |
gaura |
Common Name: |
Biennial Beeblossom, Biennial Gaura, Northeastern Gaura |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Biennial |
Plant Family |
Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
1-3 ft., 3-6 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White, Red, Pink |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist, Wet |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September, October |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Roadsides, woodlands, streambanks, fields, disturbed areas. Infrequent to fairly common in the NC mountains, except scarce in the far southwestern counties. Very rare in the Piedmont portion of the range. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Biennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Highest Wildlife Value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S3: Vulnerable (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Cami Gregg |
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Cami Gregg |
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