Gaura, Whirling Butterflies

 One of the best features of gaura is the long bloom time, much longer than most perennials. The heaviest blooming occurs in early summer, but you can expect flushes of flowers to recur throughout the summer and into fall in USDA growing zones 5 through 9. 

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Description

  • Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri
  • Common Name: Wandflower, whirling butterfly, bee blossom
  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
  • Mature Size: 15 to 48 inches tall and wide
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Light, sandy
  • Soil pH: 6.5 to 7.5 (slightly acid to slightly alkaline)
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-fall
  • Flower Color: White, pink, white-pink
  • Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Native Area: North America

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