Gaura is a plant that blooms like a floriferous perennial, but moves like an ornamental grass. It loves full sun, making it a must for western gardens. Growing habits of gaura.

A number of native plants, which are pros at handling our challenging Louisiana growing conditions, are beloved by pollinators. One plant that meets all these criteria is gaura. It’s such a ...

A number of native plants, which are pros at handling our challenging Louisiana growing conditions, are beloved by pollinators. One plant that meets all these criteria is gaura. It’s such a ...

A perennial tough as nails yet as delicate as sprigs of baby's breath is always a winner in the West. In the furnace of the California desert, Gaura lindheimeri has proven its mettle against ...

The gaura plant has red to burgundy-colored stalks and long, narrow, serrated leaves. The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter with four petals surrounding eight long, ...

Gaura was recently named a Louisiana super plant by the LSU AgCenter — and experts say it’s well-deserved. “This is a wonderful little annual,” said Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center.

Columnist Campbell Vaughn says gaura plants are a welcome addition to his yard.