Gaura Whirling Butterflies Wandflower for sale

Gaura Whirling Butterflies Wandflower Bee Flower for sale

Common Name: Wandflower, Bee Flower

Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' Wandflower has white flowers with a hint of pink. They are borne on red wiry stems over green foliage from late spring to mid fall. The foliage of Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies' typically has red to maroon spots. Also called Beeflower, Gaura lindheimeri is a Bumble Bee favorite!

Gaura lindheimeri is native to Texas and Louisiana.

Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' prefers full sun and is happy in average to poor, well-draining soil. Wandflower is a tap-rooted perennial so it is very drought tolerant. The tap root makes these difficult to move once they are settled in, so site them carefully.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 24-36
Width in Inches at Maturity: 24-36
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Early summer to midfall
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun
Soil Preferences: Prefers average soil, requires good drainage.
Pollinator: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Zones: 5-9

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