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Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Common Name: Whirling Butterflies
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ — commonly called Whirling Butterflies Gaura — is an airy, long-blooming perennial valued for its delicate, butterfly-like flowers and graceful movement. It forms a loose, upright clump of slender stems with narrow green foliage. From late spring through fall, it produces masses of small, white to blush-pink flowers that dance above the foliage on wiry stems, creating a light, floating effect in the garden. Mature Size: Width: 18–24 in Height: 2–3 ft USDA Zones: 5a–9b Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or average soils Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright, airy perennial with a loose, natural habit Delicate flowers create a soft, floating appearance Long bloom period from late spring through fall Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings Adds movement and light texture to the landscape Maintenance: Cut back lightly mid-season to encourage fresh growth and continued bloom Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils Cut back in late fall or early spring Short-lived but may self-seed in favorable conditions
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 18-24" |
| Height: | 2-3' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Upright |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | Pale Pink, White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Purple, Green |
