Flower colour
Flower style:
Clusters/spraysFoliage colour
Foliage colour
Foliage style:
MediumSun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
1.2m
90cm
Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
White Gaura
Scientific family:
OnagraceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialOrigin:
North AmericaLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal or prairie/meadowPosition:
BorderSoil:
Loam, sand or chalkWildlife:
Attracts bees and attracts butterfliespH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralAspect:
North, south, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredGrowth rate:
FastMaintenance:
Typical maintenanceTime to maturity:
2-5 years
Description:
Originating from Texas Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' likes plenty of sun and well-drained soil. It is well worth the effort of finding a suitable location, producing light, airy flowers late into the season, just when everything else in the garden is looking past its best.
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by Pete
Last updated 05 Feb 2012
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