Perennials
Oenothera lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies'
Crimson Butterflies wandflower
Also known as: Gaura · Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterflies' · Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterfly'
Pink flowers dance above a compact mound of burgundy-red foliage. Excellent drainage is essential for winter survival. Grow in freely draining soil.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 12–18 in. tall × 18–23 in. wide
- Water
- Low once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
- Bloom
- Pink; summer–fall.
Sizes & prices
- #1$19.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerates heat and dry spells.
- Wet soil
- Avoid wet winter soil.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Growing & care
- Winter
- Return can be unreliable in cold, wet sites.
- Maintenance
- Deadhead after flowering and cut back in early spring. Avoid excess winter moisture.
Sources & photo credits
Botanical name: Kew Science.
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Gaura Crimson Butterflies. David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, uncropped. Foliage detail; flowers not shown.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.