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Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies, White Gaura)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Ornamental, Border
Propagation: Division, Seeds
Habit: Upright, Clump
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: White, Pink
Blooms: Spring, Summer
Width: 1 ft.
Height: 3 - 4 ft.
Fertility: Rich
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 6 - 9

Hardy Perennial. This plant is a native to the southern United States and Mexico. Whirling Butterflies is crowned with graceful spikes of delicate white flowers which are blushed with pink all summer. This perennial has an airy and lovely habit and flowering will continue through most of the growing season if deadheading is done regularly. Self-sows freely and is tolerant of heat, drought and high humidity, making it ideal for the deep South. Division should be done after the first two or three years. Seeds germinate best at 65 to 75 degrees. Deeply cultivated soil will help to make the transition easier when transplanting seedlings or dividing.