Gaura lindheimeri ‘Bantam Pink’ | Bantam Pink Wandflower
DESCRIPTION
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Bantam Pink’ is a wandflower cultivar cherished for its compact growth, delicate appearance, and butterfly-attracting flowers. With lance-shaped green leaves and an upright to slightly arching habit, it forms clumps of foliage on wiry stems. Its most distinctive feature is the wand-like spikes of small, dark pink, four-petaled flowers held on slender stems that sway gracefully in the breeze. Boasting an extended blooming period from late spring through fall, this low-maintenance perennial adds grace and wildlife attraction to gardens, making it a versatile choice for borders, cottage gardens, and other informal landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Bantam Pink’ is a wandflower cultivar cherished for its compact growth, delicate appearance, and butterfly-attracting flowers. With lance-shaped green leaves and an upright to slightly arching habit, it forms clumps of foliage on wiry stems. Its most distinctive feature is the wand-like spikes of small, dark pink, four-petaled flowers held on slender stems that sway gracefully in the breeze. Boasting an extended blooming period from late spring through fall, this low-maintenance perennial adds grace and wildlife attraction to gardens, making it a versatile choice for borders, cottage gardens, and other informal landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Bantam Pink’ is a wandflower cultivar cherished for its compact growth, delicate appearance, and butterfly-attracting flowers. With lance-shaped green leaves and an upright to slightly arching habit, it forms clumps of foliage on wiry stems. Its most distinctive feature is the wand-like spikes of small, dark pink, four-petaled flowers held on slender stems that sway gracefully in the breeze. Boasting an extended blooming period from late spring through fall, this low-maintenance perennial adds grace and wildlife attraction to gardens, making it a versatile choice for borders, cottage gardens, and other informal landscapes.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage Color: Dark green lance-shaped leaves
Flower Color: Bright pink flowers
Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies due to its nectar-rich flowers
