Velvetweed
Oenothera curtiflora (Gaura parviflora)

Family: Evening Primrose (Onagreaceae)
AKA: Tall Gaura, Lizard Tail
Photo taken on: July 20, 2009
Location: Wet Mountains, Eastern CO
Life Zones: Plains to foothills
Habitat: Dry areas, roadsides

Grows to 6ft with a velvety stem and leaves.

It has tiny pink flowers with reddish stalks.

Photo taken on: June 3, 2009
Location: White Rock, NM