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Gaura biennis (Biennial beeblossom)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Gaura biennis L.

Biennial beeblossom, Biennial gaura

Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)

USDA Symbol: GABI2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Long-tubed whtie flowers, turning pink with age, bloom 2 or 3 at a time in clusters on long, wand-like spikes branching from the top portion of this 2-5 ft. biennial.

The genus Gaura is composed of rather weedy plants, with leaves borne singly on the stems and frequently in a basal rosette. The flowers are in spikes or racemes, or are branching. They open in the evening. The 4 petals are on the upper side of the flower, giving it a slightly bilateral symmetry. There are normally 8 prominent stamens and 1 pistil; these are on the lower side. The stamens have reddish-brown anthers. The genus is easily recognized, but the species are sometimes difficult, due partly to a great deal of hybridization.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WI , WV
Canada: ON , QC
Native Distribution: Que. to s.e. MN, s. to GA & LA
Native Habitat: Prairies; open woods; stream banks
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil Description: Moist to dry soils
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: Grow from seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Toadshade Wildflower Farm - Frenchtown, NJ

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Gaura biennis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gaura biennis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gaura biennis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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