Oenothera lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' | Whirling Butterflies White Gaura
DESCRIPTION
Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is a graceful perennial with fluttering white flowers and slender, wiry stems. This cultivar features lance-shaped, green leaves that form a bushy clump, from which the tall, airy flower spikes emerge. The plant produces an abundance of white flowers with pink buds, from late spring to early autumn, with only a few flowers open at a time, creating a continuous display throughout the season.
Preferring full sun, ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is drought-tolerant and can withstand heat and humidity once established. This cultivar is also deer and rabbit-resistant, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Whirling Butterflies' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and native bees, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.
DESCRIPTION
Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is a graceful perennial with fluttering white flowers and slender, wiry stems. This cultivar features lance-shaped, green leaves that form a bushy clump, from which the tall, airy flower spikes emerge. The plant produces an abundance of white flowers with pink buds, from late spring to early autumn, with only a few flowers open at a time, creating a continuous display throughout the season.
Preferring full sun, ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is drought-tolerant and can withstand heat and humidity once established. This cultivar is also deer and rabbit-resistant, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Whirling Butterflies' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and native bees, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.
DESCRIPTION
Oenothera lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is a graceful perennial with fluttering white flowers and slender, wiry stems. This cultivar features lance-shaped, green leaves that form a bushy clump, from which the tall, airy flower spikes emerge. The plant produces an abundance of white flowers with pink buds, from late spring to early autumn, with only a few flowers open at a time, creating a continuous display throughout the season.
Preferring full sun, ‘Whirling Butterflies’ is drought-tolerant and can withstand heat and humidity once established. This cultivar is also deer and rabbit-resistant, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings. Additionally, 'Whirling Butterflies' attracts pollinators such as butterflies and native bees, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.
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Family: Onagraceae
Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 1–2 feet
Flower color: White with long, prominent stamens; flowers open from pink buds
Foliage color: Green, with lance-shaped leaves that provide a delicate, airy texture
Bloom time: Late spring to early autumn
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadheading spent flowers can encourage continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5–9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, including bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
