Biennial Beeblossom
Gaura biennis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
NE
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Biennial wildflower that produces tall spikes of small white to pink flowers from summer through early fall. Plants form a basal rosette the first year, then send up flowering stems the second year before dying and reseeding.
In an HOA neighborhood
Biennial Beeblossom takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear weedy or unkempt due to tall, sparse growth habit
- Biennial lifecycle creates unpredictable garden appearance
- May self-seed aggressively in favorable conditions
Wildlife value
Attracts a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths. The extended bloom period provides nectar throughout much of the growing season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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