Cultivation
Freezing hardiness of Gaura lindheimeri
Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch
Gaura lindheimeri is a thermophilic perennial plant with a frost hardiness in USDA zones 5–9. Successful overwintering of the crop depends on soil moisture conditions and drainage quality.
In the reference 7 varieties crop Lindheimer's beeblossom, where this is mentioned in the description.
Gaura lindheimeri is characterized as a thermophilic crop sensitive to a combination of low temperatures and excessive moisture. High soil moisture during the winter period often leads to damage of the root system and plant damping off.
To ensure crop survival in regions with cold climates, excellent drainage is critically important. In harsh winter conditions, it is recommended to grow gaura as a container crop, moving it to a sheltered area, or to apply additional protection measures for the plants.
General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.
Varieties of Lindheimer's beeblossom mentioned in the description
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