Aug 16, 2023 · Gaura, also known as the butterfly bush or wand flower, is a beautiful flowering plant that can be grown indoors. Here is a care guide to help you successfully grow Gaura indoors: Light requirements: Gaura plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight.

Mar 25, 2025 · The gaura plant, also called wandflower or bee blossom, is a low-maintenance, long-blooming native perennial with lance-like foliage. Wiry flower stems feature many 1-inch, four-petalled white or pink flowers looking like butterflies on long stems.

May 13, 2023 · Gaura, Oenothera lindheimeri, is an herbaceous perennial species that grows 15 to 60 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches in dense, basal clumps. Also known as beeblossom, butterfly flower, wand flower, and whirling butterflies, the long, wiry flower stems continue to elongate as they grow.

Gaura, also known as apple blossom grass, Lindheimer’s bee blossom, wand flower, and whirling butterfly, is a beautiful, delicate addition to your flower gardens and containers. Learn more about how to plant, grow, and care for Gauras.

May 1, 2024 · Attract butterflies and other pollinators to your yard with the long-stemmed and delicate blossoms of gaura plant (Gaura lindheimeri). This tough native perennial is used as a specimen plant in Zones 5-10 among small grasses and larger perennials or to create a stunning display in a large container.

5 days ago · 'Gaura is native to dry, open landscapes in the southern US and Mexico, which means it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil,' says Tabar. 'For the best flowering, plant gaura in at least 6-8 hours of direct sun daily. While some varieties can tolerate part shade, they tend to become leggy and produce fewer blooms in lower light.'

Gaura: A Field Guide. Dancing pinkish-white whirly gigs on the end of long, slender stalks pretty much sums it up. Gaura is a low-maintenance perennial wildflower that will fill a garden with life from spring through early autumn.

Gaura, or Oenothera lindheimeri (previously Gaura lindheimeri), are pretty deciduous perennials that look great in cottage garden-style or informal plantings. Gaura have a relaxed habit with small, starry flowers in white or pink, appearing from early summer to autumn.

Gaura is a native perennial with an open airy habit, four-petaled pink or white flowers, and narrow lance-shaped foliage. The elegant blooms are produced on long, slender stems that move in the slightest breeze, resembling a cloud of fluttering butterflies.

With their long stems and delicate flowers, gauras, also known as beeblossoms, are a dainty addition to any garden. This abundantly flowering perennial is perfect for planting in planters, rock gardens and borders. Gauras are also suitable as cut flowers in bouquets [Photo: Ancha Chiangmai/ Shutterstock.com]