
Common Name: 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 |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Upright |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |