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Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower

Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi

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Overview

The Gaura lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Picotee', or Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower, adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white. This perennial stands 18-24 inches tall, with a 12-18 inch spread. It thrives in full sun to part shade, in well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Its long blooming season, from late spring to fall, attracts butterflies and provides airy movement to the landscape design.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–11Climate Temperate
Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — adds whimsy to gardens with its delicate pink blooms edged in white

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
0.6666667–1 Ft.

Classification

Family
Onagraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — with mature specimens reaching up to 2 to 3 feet in height; adds whimsy to gardens
Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — and nearly 1 to 2 feet in spread; making it a versatile addition to sunny borders
Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — making it a versatile addition to sunny borders; low-maintenance and drought-tolerant
Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — approximately 1 inch in diameter; it thrives in full sun to part shade, in
Pink Picotee Butterfly Flower (Gaura Lindheimeri 'Stratosphere Pink Pi) — perch gracefully atop wiry stems that sway with the slightest breeze, image 29

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