Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Whirling Butterflies White Gaura
Description
'whirling Butterflies' is a profusely flowering perenial for all zones; it grows 2'-4' high. It has pink buds that open to showy white flowers with a pink flush in spring and summer. It needs full sun and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
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
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.