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Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

Common Name: Whirling Butterflies

Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ — commonly called Whirling Butterflies Gaura — is an airy, long-blooming perennial valued for its delicate, butterfly-like flowers and graceful movement. It forms a loose, upright clump of slender stems with narrow green foliage. From late spring through fall, it produces masses of small, white to blush-pink flowers that dance above the foliage on wiry stems, creating a light, floating effect in the garden.

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or average soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Upright, airy perennial with a loose, natural habit
Delicate flowers create a soft, floating appearance
Long bloom period from late spring through fall
Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized plantings
Adds movement and light texture to the landscape

Maintenance:
Cut back lightly mid-season to encourage fresh growth and continued bloom
Avoid overly rich or poorly drained soils
Cut back in late fall or early spring
Short-lived but may self-seed in favorable conditions

Plant Type:	Perennial
Width:	18-24"
Height:	2-3'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	5–9
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Landscape/Use:	Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden
Shape:	Upright
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained, Average
Flower Color:	Pale Pink, White
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Purple, Green