Gaura leindheimeri is an herbaceous plant in the genus Gaura notable for its tall flowering stems that can reach around 2 m. It produces a basal rosette of leaves, with stems leafy on the lower sections and branched above. Most plants in the group are perennial with sturdy rhizomes and reproduce both by seed and by spreading rhizomes, often forming dense clumps. Flowers have four petals and are zygomorphic, with the petals directed somewhat upwards.

Gaura leindheimeri is a herbaceous beeblossom with tall flowering stems from a basal rosette that spreads by seed and rhizomes.

Gaura was a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to North America. The name was derived from Greek γαῦρος (gaûros) meaning "superb" and named in reference to the stature and floral display of some species in this genus.

Gaura leindheimeri

Beeblossom | Gaura leindheimeri

Gaura lind. 'Whirling Butterflies' is a clump-forming Gaura with deciduous foliage. It suits full sun on neutral loam that drains freely and prefers a south-facing, sheltered position. Rated H5 (hardy) in the UK, it is suitable for borders, containers and wildlife gardens.

Gaura lind. 'Whirling Butterflies' prefers full sun on neutral, well-drained loam and suits south-facing, sheltered borders, containers and wildlife.