Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

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Whirling Butterflies White Gaura

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer:

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.

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.