I have been growing these beautiful pink flowers for years and am hoping you can tell me what they are. I have always called them “Dad’s Lilies” since they came from my father in Iowa.

The flowers are quite showy and exhibit color changes throughout the day. The flowers can be one of three distinct colors; a shimmering white, an elegant light pink and a dark, reddish-pink.

Many gardeners are working hard to secure colourful summer flowers, and growing one perennial plant could bring pink and blue blooms for weeks. By Emilia Randall 14:41, Wed, Mar 12, 2025 | UPDATED ...

But the look and texture of the gaura aren’t even close to these family members. It is native to Louisiana and Texas but is a hardy perennial to Zone 5. The official common name is Lindheimer ...