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.

Plant Type Native, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height18" - 24" (in)
Spread18" - 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
Image © Monrovia
Image © Monrovia