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Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower

Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi

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Overview

The Gaura lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Picotee', or Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower, adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white. This perennial stands 18-24 inches tall, with a 12-18 inch spread. It thrives in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Its long blooming season, from late spring to fall, attracts butterflies and provides airy movement to the landscape design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–11Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — creating a fluttering effect that mimics the dance of butterflies

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — and nearly 1 to 2 feet in spread; making it a versatile addition to sunny borders

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — pink flowers in the garden

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — and nearly 1 to 2 feet in spread

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — attracts butterflies and provides airy movement to the landscape design

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — perennial with pink blooms

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 0.6666667–1 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Onagraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — creating a fluttering effect that mimics the dance of butterflies

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — and nearly 1 to 2 feet in spread; making it a versatile addition to sunny borders

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — pink flowers in the garden

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — and nearly 1 to 2 feet in spread

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — attracts butterflies and provides airy movement to the landscape design

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — perennial with pink blooms

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — <br><br>Flowering prolifically from early summer through fall

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — making it a versatile addition to sunny borders

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — attracts butterflies and provides airy movement to the landscape design; with mature

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — making it a delightful and wise choice for a flourishing garden landscape

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — with mature specimens reaching up to 2 to 3 feet in height; adds whimsy to gardens

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — This perennial stands 18-24 inches tall, with a 12-18 inch spread

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — This perennial stands 18-24 inches tall, with a 12-18 inch spread; creating a

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — perch gracefully atop wiry stems that sway with the slightest breeze, image 29

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — with mature specimens reaching up to 2 to 3 feet in height

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — It thrives in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white; attracts

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — perch gracefully atop wiry stems that sway with the slightest breeze

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — making it a versatile addition to sunny borders; low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — approximately 1 inch in diameter; it thrives in full sun to part shade, in

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