Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'

Also Known As

Wand Flower
Wandflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies' plant details

Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of pink flowers on reddish stemmed spikes with dark crimson and green foliage. These are compact, long-blooming plants with good drought tolerance. Like the brief visits of butterflies, these plants grace the nursery for only a short time and then they're gone (in the trunks of people's cars!).

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A compact sport of the ever popular Siskyou Pink Gaura, Crimson Butterflies sports deep crimson foliage on a compact plant that produces a continuous show of the rich pink butterfly-like flowers on short sturdy spikes from mid-spring and well into summer. A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Great for butterflies.

By: Almost Eden

Dark red foliage, bright-pink flowers, and a tidy (to only 12-18") habit make this easy-care perennial spectacular in a container or the front of a border. Sun/Med Plant Patent Applied For