Gaura lindheimeri
Butterfly Gaura |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.224.100
A North American wildflower, now widely grown across the continent. Plants bloom for many weeks, with loose sprays of white flowers tinged with pale pink. In the breeze these move constantly, looking like a cloud of small butterflies. Although Gaura may not always winter reliably, plants flower for the entire summer and fall, so consider using it even as an annual in colder winter regions. New plants will often appear from self sown seedlings. Superb in containers, the subtle colour blends easily in borders. Drought tolerant once established.Note that botanists have recently reclassified and named this plant Oenothera lindheimeri. Here at Heritage Perennials, we'll continue to list it under it’s more commonly familiar Latin name for now.
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Gaura lindheimeri
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Height 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Spread 60-90 cm 23-35 inches
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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