Gaura lindheimeri Siskiyou Pink

Siskiyou Pink beeblossom

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ — commonly called Siskiyou Pink Gaura — is a graceful, long-blooming perennial valued for its airy habit and soft pink, butterfly-like flowers. It forms a loose, upright clump of slender stems with narrow green foliage often flushed with red. From late spring through fall, it produces masses of soft pink blooms that flutter above the plant, creating a light, floating effect and adding movement to the landscape.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Upright, airy perennial with a loose, natural habit
Soft pink flowers provide a delicate, continuous display
Long bloom period from late spring through fall
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Adds movement and light texture to sunny plantings

Maintenance:
Cut back lightly mid-season to encourage fresh growth and continued bloom
Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Short-lived but may self-seed in favorable conditions

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3'

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Rock Garden

Shape

Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No