Discover how to grow and care for Gaura with expert advice from garden writer Janet Loughrey. Learn planting tips, care techniques, and landscaping ideas to enjoy this elegant perennial in your garden.

Dec 29, 2025 · Learn how to plant, grow, and care for gaura flowers (aka whirling butterflies)—delicate, drought-tolerant blooms perfect for borders and wildflower gardens.

Sep 26, 2025 · Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) is a drought-tolerant perennial with a long blooming time. Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant in your garden.

May 28, 2025 · Attract butterflies and bees with gaura plant's long-stemmed blooms. Learn to plant them with small grasses and larger perennials for a stunning display.

Flowering perennial gaura needs full sun plenty of room for its long, wispy stems topped by delicate white or pink flowers that twirl in a breeze. With well-draining, sandy soil, gaura reqiures nothing …

Siskiyou Pink Guara linkheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' A long-blooming perennial, Siskiyou Pink starts in late spring and continues flowering through early summer. It shows off spikes of soft pink flowers. It …

May 29, 2024 · Are you looking for a gaura variety to liven up your garden this season? This perennial may not be the most common, but its uses are endless. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago …

Guara has few insect or disease problems. Root rot may be an issue in heavy, poorly drained soils. White-lined sphinx caterpillar on gaura. Leaf spots, rust and mildews occasionally affect plants. It is …

Noteworthy Characteristics Gaura lindheimeri, commonly called gaura, is a herbaceous clump-forming perennial that is native to Texas and Louisiana. It grows to as much as 5' tall on stems clad with …

Native to Texas and Louisiana, Lindheimer's Beeblossom (Gaura lindheimeri) is a remarkably pretty perennial plant with tall, airy-looking flowers giving the appearance of butterflies floating in the garden.