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Image shows the radiant miniature butterfly-like flowers of the
butterfly attractant, Gaura Lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
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Gaura Lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
(Gaura, Lindheimer's beeblossom, Appleblossom Grass, Wandflower,
Whirling Butterflies) |
Family: Onagraceae
Origin: Native to Louisiana, Mexico and Texas
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 1.5-2'
Spacing: 2-3'
Blooms: Prolific, long-blooning, small, rose pink flowers on loose
open panicles, thoughtout Summer and Fall. The
4 petals resembles a butterfly
Foliage: 1-3" lanceolate, sessile, alternate leaves
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to clayey, poor
Water: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds (can be found encased in a 4-angled woody
capsule), softwood cuttings
Uses: Xeriscaping, borders, rock garden, driveways, patio,
containers
Comments: Gaura Lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' or Gaura or
Lindheimer's Beeblossom or Appleblossom
Grass Wandflower or Whirling Butterflies is a beautiful and
carefree vase-shaped perennial
with a dense, clump-forming habit. This heat and humidity-loving
plant looks lovely espceially when it is grown in masses and when blown by the wind, the plants sway about reminscent of dainty
small butterflies flying around, hence the name 'Whirling Butterflies'.
Deadhead to promote more blooms and trim plant back after blooming to
maintain neatness and fuller growth. Butterflies and bees are
attracted to this plant.
Wandflower is easy to grow and is a low maintenance plant. It
has deep tap roots and resent being moved. This is
an annual in colder regions.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 4-10 |
