Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterfies’
Description:
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.
Common Name: Butterfly Gaura
Family: Onagraceae (The Evening Primrose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sandy, well-drained soils in full sun.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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