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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
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.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
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
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
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
For annuals, houseplants & vegetables, we provide a 30-day warranty to ensure that your plants thrive.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.