Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri) - 100 Seeds Features: Non-GMO American Grown Seeds Bee Friendly Butterfly Friendly Hummingbird Friendly Deer Resistant Sow in Spring or Fall Description: Bring vibrant beauty to your garden with Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri), a delightful wildflower native to Louisiana and Texas. Known for its delicate, wispy white and pink flowers, Gaura blooms profusely all summer long, even through heat and drought. The species name “lindheimeri” honors Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer, a 19th-century German botanist who dedicated his life to collecting botanical specimens from Texas for Harvard University. With its attractive flowers and resilience, Gaura is not only a stunning addition to any garden but also serves as a valuable resource for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Growing Instructions: For best results, direct sow Gaura seeds in late fall, planting just below the soil surface. If you prefer spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 60 days prior to sowing. For indoor starts, use flats or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70F until germination, which typically occurs in 2-4 weeks. Once the weather has warmed and seedlings are well-established, transplant them outdoors into a sunny location. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 5-9 Sowing Season: Spring and Fall Environment: Full Sun