Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

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Whirling Butterflies White Gaura

 
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Description

'Whirling Butterflies" is a profusely flowering perennial that grows 3' tall and wide. It has pink buds that open to showy white flowers (larger than other cultivars) in spring through summer. It needs full sun in most areas but afternoon shade in desert areas. It needs regular watering in desert areas but will become drought tolerant in non-desert regions. It appreciates sandy or loamy soil that is well draining. This is a great plant for cut flowers, flower borders and containers. Stems are arching and red. With soft breezes, flowers appear to dance like whirling butterflies! Does appreciate some water during hot spells. Leaves are tiny and narrow.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.