Sparkle White Gaura
Gaura lindheimeri 'Sparkle White'
$17.00
Compact growth with delightful, arching panicles of starry white flowers that float above the graceful foliage; great texture and shape for a delicate, airy look; this fine native is a buttelfly magnet
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Sparkle White Gaura is an open herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Ornamental Qualities
Sparkle White Gaura features airy spikes of white star-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early fall | which emerge from distinctive pink flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Sparkle White Gaura will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 30 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground | not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions | but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by cuttings; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 30"Hx30"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are white
Flowers from late spring to early fall
Attracts butterflies
Zone 5b
Likes well drained soil