Whirling Butterflies Wand Flower
Gaura (syn Oenothera) lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Onagraceae
Plant Description: Upright growing clump-forming perennial. White 4-petaled flowers begin blooming in spring and continue throughout the summer. Flowers resemble small butterflies. Narrow leaves are mid-green. Prefers to grow in full sun. Shade and excessively rich soils will cause the plant to flop. Will tolerate some drought.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 24-36" tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Bloom Period: May - Oct
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building East
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Design Path
- Climate Control
- Design Ideas-East
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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