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| Botanical Name | Gaura lindheimeri 'Graceful White' |
| Description | A crisp and elegant Texas native relative, 'Graceful White' Gaura is a staple for Willis and Houston sun gardens. These 1-gallon plants offer a cloud-like texture, with snowy white flowers that "whirl" on slender stems above a tidy mound of green foliage. It is incredibly heat-tolerant and thrives in our intense Southeast Texas humidity. To ensure success in local clay, plant in a sunny spot with excellent drainage; while it is very drought-hardy once established, it requires "dry feet" to prevent root rot during heavy Houston rain events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for the best bloom production and to keep the plant from becoming leggy) |
| Height x Width | 12-18 in. Tall x 12-18 in. Wide |
| Water | Low. Its deep taproot makes it very drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering, which is the primary cause of failure in heavy Houston soils. |
| Zones | 5 - 9 (Reliable perennial for the Houston metro area) |
| Fertilization | Minimal needs. A light application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring is plenty. Too much nitrogen can cause the stems to become weak and floppy. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower spikes to encourage a fresh flush of blooms. Cut the plant back significantly in late winter to promote new, vigorous growth for the spring season. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Gaura lindheimeri 'Graceful White' |
| Description | A crisp and elegant Texas native relative, 'Graceful White' Gaura is a staple for Willis and Houston sun gardens. These 1-gallon plants offer a cloud-like texture, with snowy white flowers that "whirl" on slender stems above a tidy mound of green foliage. It is incredibly heat-tolerant and thrives in our intense Southeast Texas humidity. To ensure success in local clay, plant in a sunny spot with excellent drainage; while it is very drought-hardy once established, it requires "dry feet" to prevent root rot during heavy Houston rain events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Required for the best bloom production and to keep the plant from becoming leggy) |
| Height x Width | 12-18 in. Tall x 12-18 in. Wide |
| Water | Low. Its deep taproot makes it very drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering, which is the primary cause of failure in heavy Houston soils. |
| Zones | 5 - 9 (Reliable perennial for the Houston metro area) |
| Fertilization | Minimal needs. A light application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring is plenty. Too much nitrogen can cause the stems to become weak and floppy. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower spikes to encourage a fresh flush of blooms. Cut the plant back significantly in late winter to promote new, vigorous growth for the spring season. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
