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Common
name: "Siskiyou Pink" or
"Whirling Butterflies"
Latin name: Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
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Zone: 5
- 9
Elevation to: Unknown
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 18" - 24"
Spread: 12" - 18"
Flowers: Yes, June - Sept
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 3+
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Pictured: Whirling
Butterflies
Gaura
lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Whirling Butterflies in full sun in fertile, well drained soil. Gaura is very
drought and heat tolerant.
Space new container grown Whirling Butterfly plants about 18" - 24" apart. Lightly cut back
the plants after their
first flowering. Mulching at the end of the growing season helps
the plant to over winter.
Propagation:
Seed may be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early
spring, then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For
faster growth and quicker flowering purchase pre-started plants at your local
garden shop or greenhouse.
Once Gaura has become established the plants may be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew. |
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