Whirling Butterfies gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterfies'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Attracts
Notes
'Whirling Butterfies' gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterfies') is a perennial with airy white blooms. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. The flowers open a few at a time on arching stems, and they sway in the breeze. It is not a favorite of rabbits, though hungry rabbits will eat almost anything. Butterflies and hummingbirds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Mountain mint, and Sedge.