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Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

Gaura

Plant Type: Perennial

Bright white, 4-petaled flowers resembling tiny butterflies flutter above the foliage from early summer into fall. As the flowers age, they take on a hint of pink. This plant forms a basal mound of finely textured, dark green leaves. The flower stems are long, thin wands which blow freely in the wind while the flowers look like a cloud of butterflies.

Gaura is a native North American wildflower; it is very drought and heat tolerant. Unlike the species, 'Whirling Butterflies' does not self-seed.


Height

30"

Spread

12-15"

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Gaura Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Moderate
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant

Gaura Additional Information

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