{"product_id":"gaura-lindheimeri-whirling-butterflies","title":"Whirling Butterflies Gaura","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhirling Butterflies Gaura (\u003cem\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Whirling Butterflies', syn. \u003cem\u003eOenothera lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a graceful, airy perennial beloved for its cloud of delicate white flowers that age to soft rose-pink, dancing on tall, wiry stems that sway and shimmer with every breeze — evoking the fluttering wings of a cloud of butterflies in motion. Native to the prairies and meadows of Louisiana and Texas, this elegant wildflower brings natural, effortless beauty to the garden with a long bloom season that stretches from late spring through fall. The narrow, lance-shaped foliage often develops attractive reddish-bronze tints in sun or cool weather, adding a subtle seasonal color change to its many ornamental qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Professional Grade 4\" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, producing deep, well-developed root systems that anchor firmly and establish quickly in sunny, well-drained locations. Whirling Butterflies Gaura is highly adaptable to a wide range of conditions including heat, drought, humidity, and coastal exposure. Its tall, airy habit adds movement and lightness to mixed borders, meadow-inspired plantings, and naturalistic garden designs — an invaluable filler and companion plant that enhances everything planted around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-to-Pink Dancing Blooms All Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate white flowers age to soft rose-pink, both colors present simultaneously on arching wands that dance gracefully in the breeze from late spring through fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Airy Texture \u0026amp; Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, wiry stems and feather-light blooms create a unique sense of movement and lightness in the garden — a natural companion for grasses, salvias, and bold-leaved perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, Drought \u0026amp; Humidity Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the hot, dry prairies of the South, Whirling Butterflies thrives in heat and dry conditions once established, making it an outstanding performer in low-water and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Butterflies \u0026amp; Native Bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e The delicate pink-tinted flowers are a reliable nectar source for butterflies, native bees, and hummingbirds throughout the extended bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lived \u0026amp; Low Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep taproot makes established plants exceptionally drought resilient and long-lived; requires minimal deadheading or ongoing care once settled into a sunny, well-drained position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun with well-drained to dry soil. Water regularly until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; mature height 3–4 feet with a spread of 2–3 feet. Blooms late spring through fall (May–October). Cut back by one-third in midsummer if plants become floppy to encourage a fresh flush of compact growth and continued blooming. Excellent for mixed borders, meadow gardens, and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277948956886,"sku":"2GRWBT4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/GAURA_lindheimeri_Whirling_Butterflies.png?v=1779306306","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/gaura-lindheimeri-whirling-butterflies","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}