Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

Also Known As

Wand Flower
Wandflower
Whirling Butterflies Apple Blossom Grass

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' plant details

Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Supposed to be an improvement (though that?s hard to believe!) with a wonderfully descriptive name, this new Gaura has whiter flowers which dance like butterflies on their gracefully-waving, rosy-red, willow-leaved stems. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

White blooms protruding from masses of green foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Enjoys full sun conditons, and is drought tolerant.

By: Noname Nursery

This classic cultivary has stems to two to three feet that wave in the wind and are covered by white butterfly-like flowers sometimes tinged pink. Classy, dynamic and beautiful. Well-drained soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Pink buds open to pure white butterfly-shaped flowers on tall wispy but sturdy stems on this fairly compact and floriferous native perennial. Flowering begins and spring and often lasts until fall. Gauras are hardy and reliable drought tolerant native perennials. This is one of our favorite Gaura selections! Gaura's drought tolerance makes it a suitable perennial for xeriscaping.