Gaura is a drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in the heat and humidity of the South. Although the species produces white flowers, the cultivar ‘Siskiyou Pink’ has bright pink flowers that appear on airy, 3- to 4-foot-tall sprays early in the spring. Blooming will continue until fall if old flower spikes are removed.

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5