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Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower

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$15.49
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$15.49
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • 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:
GAUWHP45

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

4.5" Pot
 Also Know 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

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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 Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and 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.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Stratosphere White Butterfly Flower Show Reviews

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    Cute little...

    Posted by David B on May 28, 2023

    Plant arrived in good condition with a couple of open white flowers. The plant is very small considering the price but time will tell how it does.