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Gaura lindheimeri 'Colso' (Sunny Butterflies)

Family Onagraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gaura lindheimeri 'Colso' (Sunny Butterflies) (butterfly gaura) produces showy, bright pink, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and fine textured foliage that is variegated. Gaura lindheimeri 'Colso' (Sunny Butterflies) (butterfly gaura) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Gaura lindheimeri 'Colso' (Sunny Butterflies) tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.