Airy and drought-tolerant, gaura is a tough perennial with a long bloom time. This plant has pretty blossoms on slim stems that wave in the wind, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Its ...

Gaura, or Oenothera lindheimeri to give its botanical name, is instantly recognisable for its delicate four-petalled blooms that appear to float ethereally on airy stems. Known by many other names, ...

A few years ago they built a store and landscaped the parking lot. I'd drive by on my way into town observing the original plants for a long time now. What knocks my socks off every time is the gauras ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

Julia Atkinson-Dunn is the writer and creative behind Studio Home. I’m not sure all gardeners do this, but I find myself running an unspoken awards ceremony for my best-performing plants each season.

At then end of summer, when everything starts to look a bit dejected, Gaura lindheimeri is just the kind of plant you need. It is fresh, pretty and airy, and has taken over the role once played by ...