Gaura Steffi Blush Plant: A Whimsical Addition to Your Garden

The Gaura Steffi Blush, also known as Gaura Lindheimeri, Beeblossom Grass, or Wand Flower, is a charming perennial flower native to the southern United States. This cultivar stands out with its variegated cream and green foliage, compact, mounding habit, and a profusion of flowers that bloom from spring to fall. It’s evergreen and perennial in zones 5-10.

Thriving in full sun and requiring minimal watering, the Lindheimeri Wand Flower is a low-maintenance choice for any garden. Incorporate it into mixed containers or landscape borders to create a whimsical, long-blooming display that attracts beneficial pollinators. The abundance of white or pink flowers adds elegant movement to your garden throughout the long blooming season.

Our Gaura Steffi Blush plants are well-rooted starters, ready to be transplanted into your chosen container or garden space. For landscape applications, we recommend establishing them in a 3-4 inch pot before planting outdoors. Each seedling arrives in a small, plug-size container (1″ x 1″ x 1 1/4″).

Benefits of Growing Gaura Steffi Blush:

• Attracts pollinators to your garden.
• Provides long-lasting blooms from spring to fall.
• Offers low-maintenance care with minimal watering needs.
• Adds elegant movement and visual interest to your landscape.
• Thrives in full sun and heat.

General Growing Tips:

• Space plants 15″ apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
• Pinch once at transplant.
• Water occasionally, increasing frequency in extremely dry or hot weather.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaura Steffi Blush

1. How big will the Gaura Steffi Blush plant get?
Gaura Steffi Blush typically reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet and a spread of 1 to 2 feet, forming a compact, mounding shape.

2. What are the ideal growing conditions for Gaura Lindheimeri?
This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s also drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice.

3. How often should I water my Gaura Steffi Blush plant?
Water occasionally, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Increase watering frequency during extremely dry or hot weather.

4. How do I attract more pollinators with my Wand Flower?
Plant Gaura Steffi Blush in a sunny location and avoid using pesticides. The plant’s long blooming season and nectar-rich flowers naturally attract bees and butterflies.

5. Is the Gaura Steffi Blush plant deer resistant?
Yes, Gaura Steffi Blush is generally considered to be deer resistant, making it a great option for gardens in areas with deer populations.