Gaura lindheimeri 'Graceful Pink' ~ Graceful Pink Gaura shade-garden IMAGE: SEWilco

IMAGE: SEWilco

IMAGE: UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

Buddleja 'Pink Delight' panicle

is a stunning small tree that is highly valued for its vibrant purple foliage and beautiful spring flowers

and leaf scorch

Gaura lindheimeri 'Graceful Pink' ~ Graceful Pink Gaura shade-garden IMAGE: SEWilcoGraceful Pink Gaura is a compact native herbaceous perennial with narrow dark green lance like foliage. Deep red buds open to four petaled blush pink flowers that bloom on stems above the foliage in flushes throughout summer. Prefers full sun and loamy well drained soils. Heat, humidity, and drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Origins: Louisiana, Texas of U. S, and Mexico Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: