Gaura lindheimeri 'So White'

Also Known As

Gaura 'So White'
Wand Flower
Wandflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Gaura lindheimeri 'So White' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri 'So White'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri 'So White'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like luminous butterflies on a breeze, four-petaled pure white blossoms with sparkly centers adorn slender, loosely arranged flower wands. This new, compact dwarf hails from Australia, and its narrow green leaves possess a willowy relaxed look that softens edges or nearby plants such as Boltonia ‘Snowbank’ and Artemisia ‘Valerie Finnis’. Asking only for good drainage, long blooming ‘So White’ deserves a place in your garden where it easily tackles heat, humidity and some drought.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

We're a bit suspect of most "hardy" Gaura, but the word is that this pure white compact Gaura really behaves as a perennial. Blooming from June to frost, the white butterfly blossoms flutter on 18" stems. Sun, good drainage and poor soil keep it happy.