A bushy rounded form with robust green foliage and an abundance of upright spikes blanketed with dark rose-pink flowers. Provides vibrant seasonal color from late spring through early fall. Excellent heat and drought tolerance. Great for sunny rock gardens, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Plant Type |
Native, Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
Height | 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
24 in |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy, Variegated |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Heat, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
Steffi™ Dark Rose Gaura (Whirling Butterflies) | Gaura lindheimeri || A bushy rounded form with robust green foliage and an abundance of upright spikes blanketed with dark rose-pink flowers. Provides vibrant seasonal color from late spring through early fall. Excellent heat and drought tolerance. Great for sunny rock gardens, borders, and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
Native,
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers