RedCrocus Whirling Butterflies Gaura lindheimeri | Butterfly Attracting Perennial | Garden Border Plant | Pollinator Friendly | Container or Garden Bed 2 Gallon
RedCrocus Whirling Butterflies Gaura lindheimeri | Butterfly Attracting Perennial | Garden Border Plant | Pollinator Friendly | Container or Garden Bed 2 Gallon
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Whirling Butterflies' Wandflower Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'
Description
A graceful perennial featuring airy spikes of delicate flowers that sway beautifully in the breeze. Native to North America, it blooms from late spring to fall, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of elegance to gardens.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for border planting, gardens beds, cottage gardens, and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Suitable for landscape borders and as a container plant for patios and balconies.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' -
Common Name: Whirling Butterflies -
Size & Growth: 3-4 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide; Upright and spreading growth habit -
Hardiness Zones: 5-9 -
Foliage Type: Green, Lance-shaped foliage -
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall -
Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering -
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, butterflies and bees -
Indoor Friendly: Not ideal for indoor growing -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-toxic -
Fragrant: No -
Cut Flower: Yes -
Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, Echinacea
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after frost; ensure full sun exposure -
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderate watering -
Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or gravelly soils -
Humidity: Average humidity levels -
Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers for extended bloom; prune in late winter -
Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones; minimal protection in zones 5 and above -
Planting Depth: Set at same depth as in container -
Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer during active growth -
Special Care: Support tall stems if needed to prevent flopping
