Oenothera Lindheimeri Whirling Butterflies

This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Position full sun Soil fertile moist well-drained soil Rate of growth average to fast-growing Flowering period May to September Hardiness fully hardy borderline A ...This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Position full sun Soil fertile moist well-drained soil Rate of growth average to fast-growing Flowering period May to September Hardiness fully hardy borderline A graceful hazy plant with airy wands of white fading to pink star-shaped flowers with distinctive long anthers like daddy long-legs held on slender stems from May to September.

This exceptionally long-flowering perennial with slender grey-green leaves looks equally at home in an informal cottage-style garden or among soft grasses in a new perennial border. This variety is particularly free flowering drought-tolerant and will soak up the sun. Give it space as its wispy stems will lean over other plants and pathways Garden care Resist the temptation to cut back gaura after it has flowered as it takes on beautiful autumn tints particularly in cold weather.

Cut back and lift and divide large colonies in spring.