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Gaura lindheimeri Whirling Butterflies

Gaura (Butterfly Gaura, Bee Blossom)

A compact selection with bright white flowers tinged with pale pink displaying against the green leaves with maroon spots.

  • »  Loose sprays of star-like, white flowers tinged with pale pink
  • »  Narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves with maroon spots
  • »  Excellent, cut flower
  • »  Attracts butterflies and bees
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-fall
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:40-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

Thrives in an average to moist, well-drained soil (this is essential), in full sun. Tolerates heat, humidity and some drought. Gaura have a tendency to grow  open and somewhat floppy, so they benefit from a hard pruning in late spring, to encourage a bushy, compact habit. Remove spent flowers to improve overall appearance, but not necessarily to extend bloom time. Not always reliable in Zone 5 winters, so plant in protected areas.