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Gaura (Whirling Butterflies)
Oenothera lindheimeri
Airy flowers dancing on wiry stems June to frost. Constant motion, loose and elegant.
pollinatornative
TypePerennial
HardinessUSDA Zones 5–9
SunFull sun
WaterLow (after establishment)
Height24–48 in
Bloomwhite, pink · summer, fall
Where to buy
Shop Gaura (Whirling Butterflies) at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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