Perennial
'Crimson Butterflies' Guara is an incredibly durable perennial for your pollinator garden, thriving in an array of soil, sun, or water conditions. The gorgeous burgundy stems and bright tropical pink flowers contrast each other beautifully and look lovely planted along borders or in containers. It's also incredibly long-blooming, beginning to flower in late May and lasting through October! Butterflies and hummingbirds love to pay this pretty perennial a visit, and we're sure it will attract more than just pollinators to your garden.
Vital details:
Size: 12-18" x 15-18"
Light: Sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Prefers moist, well-drained fertile soil but is tolerant of poor soils. Drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness: 5-9 (Find your hardiness zone)
Pollinator value: Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds.
Notable features: Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, border, containers, cottage gardening, edging, small spaces, cut flower gardens, pollinator gardens.
Plant name: Guara, wandflower, Gaura lindheimeri ‘Crimson Butterflies’