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Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™
Scientific Name: Gaura lindheimeri 'Benso'
Also Known As
- Gaura lindheimeri 'Blushing Butterflies'
- Blushing Butterflies™ Gaura
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™ plant details
Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™ is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Gaura lindheimeri Blushing Butterflies™
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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