A stunning perennial that brings a delicate touch to any garden with its graceful, white, butterfly-like blooms!
Gaura lindheimeri 'Bantam® White' is a compact perennial belonging to the evening primrose family, known for its prolific white flowers that bloom from midsummer into fall. This cultivar typically reaches a height of 12 to 16 inches and features sturdy stems that support its delicate blooms, which resemble butterflies fluttering above the foliage. 'Bantam® White' is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 and thrives in full sun, making it an excellent choice for gardens that experience heat and humidity. Its dense, rounded foliage provides a neat appearance, and the plant is often used in mixed containers, mass plantings, or as border plants due to its versatility and aesthetic appeal. Additionally, it is relatively low-maintenance, requiring moderate watering and well-drained soil to flourish.
Pros
North American native
Plant Data
Mature Size
12 - 16 inches
tall. 18 - 22 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Allow soil to dry between waterings
Zones
4a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Container, Deciduous, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Bedding, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period
Summer to Fall
Flower Color
White
Commonly Planted with...
Salvia, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Echinacea, Coreopsis, Perovskia (Russian Sage), and Agastache.
Bantam® Gaura lindheimeri Bantam® White Butterfly Gaura
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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