Gaura with delicate white and pink butterfly-like flowers
Native PlantsPerennial

Gaura

Oenothera lindheimeri

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Also known as Whirling Butterflies, this graceful native perennial produces delicate pink or white flowers that dance in the breeze from spring through fall.

Growth Habits

Size

Height: 2-3 feet

Spread: 2-3 feet

Sunlight

Full sun, tolerates light shade

Water Needs

Low to moderate watering

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Wildlife Attractions

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

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