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Image shows the radiant miniature butterfly-like flowers of the
butterfly attractant, Gaura Lindheimeri '
Benso' "Blushing Butterflies"
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Gaura Lindheimeri 'Benso' "Blushing Butterflies"
(Gaura, Lindheimer's beeblossom, Appleblossom Grass, Wandflower,
Blushing Butterflies) |
Family: Onagraceae
Origin: Native to Louisiana, Mexico and Texas
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 2'
Spacing: 2'
Blooms: Prolific, long-blooning, small, blush pink flowers aboe
foliage, on upright stems, from early Spring tto frost. The
4 petaled flower resembles a butterfly
Foliage: Dark green 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 '
Benso' "Blushing Butterflies" or Gaura or Lindheimer's beeblossom
or Appleblossom Grass or Wandflower or Blushing Butterflies is a compact perennial
with a robust, clump-forming growth habit. This heat and humidity-loving
plant looks lovely espceially when it is grown in masses. The
blushi pink flowers are reminscent of dainty
small butterflies.
Deadhead to promote more blooms and trim plant back after blooming to
maintain neatness and fuller growth. Give it a hard prune in
Winter. 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. Gaura Lindheimeri '
Benso' "Blushing Butterflies" is
an annual in colder regions.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-10 |
