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White Butterfly Flower

Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White'

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Overview

The Gaura lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White', commonly known as White Butterfly Flower, features delicate white blossoms resembling butterflies. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height with a similar spread. Full sun and well-draining soil are optimal. Its long blooming period, from late spring to fall, and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for adding graceful movement and a light, airy texture to any garden design.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 6–11Type PerennialClimate Temperate

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly known as White Butterfly Flower

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 0.6666667–1.1666666 Ft.

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Onagraceae
Climate: Temperate

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White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for adding graceful movement and a light

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height, image 55

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — offering a long season of interest; and drought tolerance make it an excellent, image 68

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — it is both deer-resistant and attractive to pollinators such as bees and, image 71

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — offering a long season of interest; and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — offering a long season of interest; and drought tolerance make it an excellent, image 94

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height, image 29

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — airy texture to any garden design

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — Well-draining soil is essential to prevent root rot; white flowers in the garden, image 93

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — thereby supporting local ecosystems.<br><br>For maximum impact; commonly referred to as the

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — the White Butterfly Flower is remarkably drought-tolerant once established; this, image 64

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, though the best blooming, image 40

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly known as White Butterfly Flower; full sun and well-draining soil are, image 105

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly referred to as the White Butterfly Flower

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly known as White Butterfly Flower; full sun and well-draining soil are optimal

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — thereby supporting local ecosystems.<br><br>For maximum impact

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — it is both deer-resistant and attractive to pollinators such as bees and, image 97

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly known as White Butterfly Flower; full sun and well-draining soil are, image 79

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — is an elegant and airy perennial that brings a graceful charm to any garden, image 86

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — white flowers in the garden; boasting delicate white blossoms that resemble the wings of a

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — Its wispiness adds movement to the landscape, creating a dynamic and captivating visual

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — airy texture to any garden design; making it a sustainable choice for, image 58

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — white flowers in the garden

White Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere White') — commonly known as White Butterfly Flower; full sun and well-draining soil are, image 53

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