- Height 12-24 Inches
- Width 8-14 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
Gaura Stratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower (Gaura lindheimeri) is a must have for EVERY gardener. This plant has effortless beauty and award winning performance. Guara is one tough beauty and the butterflies just love them! These tough, full sun beauties grow best in USDA hardiness 6 to 11 with unique white flowers. Although they perform more like a tender perennial, they are often grown as a warm season annual in many parts of the US. Blooming spring through late summer, butterfly flowers put on an exceptional display of beautiful white color. Growing 12-24 inches in height by up to 14 inches in spread.
Guaras have a medium growth rate with a wonderful upright habit. They are a great addition to any garden, especially pollinator gardens. They are heat and drought tolerant and the deer do not seem to care for them. Deadheading is not required however, you may trim back some of the flowering stems mid-summer to encourage new flowering stems to emerge. These easy care beautiful bloomers are both heat and drought tolerant. Use as a border plant and in mass plantings in the landscape. In a mixed planting container, it can be used as a thriller. Also grows well in hanging baskets and window boxes and in all sorts of other combinations.
Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower Care
Gaura Stratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower is a moderate care, low maintenance annual or tender perennial. It requires full to partial sun for the best blooms and performance and grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 – 11. It has an average water use and tolerates most any soil type. Plants benefit from a slow release fertilizer in landscape beds and regular water-soluble liquid fertilizer applications in container planting but are not heavy feeders.
Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower can be grown as a perennial in mild winter climates that do not get hard freezes. They will not do well indoors but will perform well in containers on high light patios and porches. Flowers will last the entire growing season.
Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower Spacing
Gaura Stratosphere™ White Butterfly Flower is a medium height plant that reaches 12 - 24 Inches in height and spreads up to 14 inches. Spacing should be 8 - 12 inches in landscape beds and 10 inches in containers.
Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-11 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Color(s) Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 12-24 Inches |
| Spread: 8-14 Inches |
| Spacing: 8-12 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Combinations, Container, Landscape |
| Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Low Maintenance, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor |
| Maintenance: Moderate |
| Scientific Name: Gaura lindheimeri 'Gautalwi' USPP 16,565 |
| Common Name: Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower |
| Other Name(s): Lindheimer'S Beeblossom, White Gaura, Pink Gaura, Lindheimer'S Clockweed, Indian Feather |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- GAUWHP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations