Gaura lindheimeri
Gaura creates an effect of hovering butterflies thanks to thin stems and airy, continuous blooming, exceptionally tolerant to extreme heat.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Gaura lindheimeri, commonly known as ‘whirling butterflies’, is a graceful perennial from the Onagraceae family, appreciated for its airy structure and delicate, fluttering blooms. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and low to moderate fertility, showing excellent drought tolerance and long flowering throughout the summer and into fall. Gaura is ideal for naturalistic landscapes, borders, and mixed containers, adding movement and texture with minimal maintenance.
Stick promptly, reduce mist early, keep 70°F (21°C). pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0. Feed progressively, fungicide at sticking and week 2, pinch optional.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Gaura lindheimeri Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Gaura lindheimeri series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Gaura lindheimeri, part of the Onagraceae family, is known for its wand-like stems and delicate, butterfly-like flowers that dance in the wind. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. With extreme drought tolerance and deep taproot durability, Gaura lindheimeri blooms continuously from early summer to frost, making it a favorite for mixed borders, native landscapes, and large containers that need airy, graceful movement and color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Upright / Vase-shaped |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Gallons, Large Containers, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Early Summer to Autumn |
Commercial Gaura lindheimeri Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Gaura lindheimeri lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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STEFFI™ series
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