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Whirling Butterflies Gaura

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Airy panicles of white flowers like tiny butterflies emerge from pink buds and age to rosy-pink on slender stems all season long. Deep tap root assures heat and drought resistance. Ideal for well drained rock gardens or mixed perennial borders.

Photo credit: Richard Shiell


  • Full Sun

  • Low

  • Height
    2 feet or less

  • Spread
    2—4 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Gaura lindheimerii 'Whirling Butterflies'
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Subtype MID SPRING INTERMIDIATE FLOWERING
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Low
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
Height 2 feet or less
Spread 2—4 feet
Special Uses North American Native, Repeat Flowering, Waterwise
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Fall, Spring, Summer

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