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| Identification |
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Genus
Gaura
Species
coccinea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
scarlet gaura
Family
ONAGRACEAE
Specimen number
S11794
Data source
HtZn p118;Frgnt p289
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
1' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Gaura coccinea has flowers that are mildly perfume scented. Scarlet gaura can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in sandy soils. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this plant. It needs soil that is dry, well drained. This species is drought tolerant.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
honeysuckle scented flowers. sweet and intense
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Gaura coccinea is a wildflower.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Gaura coccinea has four-petaled flowers that turn red as they age. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until August. The flowers are usually a white color, with an accent in pink.
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