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Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
| Family Name: | Onagraceae |
| Common Name: | Butterfly Gaura, Beeblossom, 山桃草, 折蝶花 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with clump-forming growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are lanceolate, growing up to 7.5 cm long, splashed with red occasionally. |
| Flowers | Flower stems are many and long. Its butterfly-like flowers are four-petaled, pink color. |
| Etymology | The genus name 'Gaura' means superb, referring to the beautiful flower. The specific epithet is named after Ferdinand Lindheimer, a 19th centry botanist. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 33091 |
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| Species ID | 7505 |
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