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Gaura lindheimeri 'Summer Breeze' | whirling butterflies


This plant will not be available in 2026, however, propagation is planned/underway. Please sign up for the waitlist below to receive updates on availability in future years.


The common name - Whirling Butterflies - says it all. This Southeast US Native is covered in airy white flowers that look like butterflies floating in the garden from early summer into fall. 'Summer Breeze' is an exceptionally robust and winter hardy selection. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; thrives in dry, well-drained soils. Plant when young and do not move as this plant grows from a thick taproot and resents being disturbed. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Onagraceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 36 to 48 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, Well-drained
Bloom Time: July to October
Native Range: Texas and Louisiana

Special Characteristics
  • Short-lived
  • Outstanding fall color
  • See-through plant
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@ The Old Dairy Nursery

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Courtyard Garden | 2023

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Summer Breeze' | whirling butterflies

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