Graceful Series Whirling Butterflies
Gaura lindheimeri
GAW-ruh lin-DIE-mare-eye
Annuals: Bedding Plant
Whirling Butterflies
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Butterfly
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Filler
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide