Gaura lindheimeri ‘So White’

White Gaura, Butterfly Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Lindheimer's Gaura, Oenothera lindheimeri

Bright white flowers appear in wand-like panicles above the green foliage through the summer. Among the most prolific and longest flowering perennials, it will tolerate heat and humidity. Good drainage is essential. Grows 18-24” tall. Plant 18” apart.

Plant Type Native, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Fall
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 10 in - 12 in
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
Gaura lindheimeri ‘So White’ | White Gaura, Butterfly Gaura, Lindheimer's Beeblossom, Lindheimer's Gaura, Oenothera lindheimeri || Bright white flowers appear in wand-like panicles above the green foliage through the summer. Among the most prolific and longest flowering perennials, it will tolerate heat and humidity. Good drainage is essential. Grows 18-24” tall. Plant 18” apart.
Native, Full Sun, Summer, Fall, Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
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