Gaura lindheimeri Whirling Butterflies

Wand Flower

$15.95 ea. (3+ discount) $15.50 ea.

Preorder for Spring 2021

Plant Code: GAWB

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Flowers are held at tips of long dark stems. They sway and dance in the breeze, hence the name. Bright white flowers with red sepals makes Whirling Butterflies the perfect whimsical specimen for your wildflower garden. More compact, very free flowering and won't self seed. The flowering wands will wave and dance in the breeze.

Details

Type:	Perennials
Height:	Tall 36"
Spacing:	Plant 20" apart
Bloom Time:	Early Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade:	Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones:	5-10 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition:	Normal, Sandy
Flower:	White
Accent:	White
Pot Size:	3.5" square x 4" deep

Features to Note

Beneficial for Pollinators
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Humidity Tolerant
Long-Blooming

Gaura General Information

Gaura are vase-shaped plants that bloom from late spring until fall. Will thrive in high heat and humidity areas. Will need winter protection in far northern states.

Gaura Plant Care

Very tolerant of heat and drought. Needs good winter drainage. Airy habit responds to cutting back by one half when 12-15 inches tall to control height. Deep tap root dislikes transplanting. Will not self-sow. If needed, prune Gaura in spring to improve overwintering.