Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'
Gaura
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Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Description
More compact habit than other varieties, less lanky and floppy stems. Upright slender stems with orchid like blooms. Use in containers, along walls. Long bloom time with buds opening in succession.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Blooming
Flowering is improved by watering in dry summers. Deadhead to promote continued flowering and to prevent self-sowing.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Growth
Guara do best with full sun. Some types are considered invasive weeds due to their spreading habit. Grow in beds or in containers.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Planting
Will self sow, never needs dividing. Leave volunteer seedlings for spreading. If planting seeds, do so in spring or fall. Is sowing seeds or transplanting, place 1-2' apart. If your garden has richer soil, plant near other perennials to provide support.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Pest
Gaura is susceptible to rust, leaf spots, and occasionally downy and powdery mildews.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Interesting facts
Gaura are endemic to North America and can be found in moist areas and prairies. Species include annuals, perennials, biennials, and subshrubs.
Gaura (Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies') - Soil and irrigation
Grow in light, gritty, well-drained soil. They are drought tolerant, but water weekly in dry summers for best results.
