Share

Native Plant Database

Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.

Search native plant database:
Name:    
Family:    

Stenosiphon linifolius (False gaura)
Waitt, Damon E.

Stenosiphon linifolius (Nutt. ex James) Heynh.

False gaura

Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)

USDA Symbol: STLI2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

From the Image Gallery

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: 4-6
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , CO , IN , KS , MO , NE , NM , OH , OK , SD , TX , WY
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Use Wildlife: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds pollinate as well as bees and other insects.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies , Hummingbirds

Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

Search More Titles in Bibliography

Recommended Species Lists

Find native plant species by state. Each list contains commercially available species suitable for gardens and planned landscapes. Once you have selected a collection, you can browse the collection or search within it using the combination search.

View Recommended Species page

Additional resources

USDA: Find Stenosiphon linifolius in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Stenosiphon linifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stenosiphon linifolius

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-10-02
Research By: TWC Staff

Go back