Botanical Name
Gaura lindheimeri
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Blackland Prairie
Plant Height Min
2ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
3ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Plant Color
Pink
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Tall flower spikes with 1" flowers that resemble fluttering butterflies; attracts butterflies; cut back to 3" if a hard freeze damages the plant; prune before spring growth