Name: Oenothera lindheimeri (Whirling Butterfly Gaura)

Average Landscape Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; can reach 4 ft if unpruned; airy, upright habit

Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily for best flowering

Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant, native to Texas

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; cut back in late winter

Detailed Description: This Whirling Butterfly Gaura is a true Texas native that dances in the breeze with delicate white butterfly-like flowers! At 2 to 3 feet tall, it creates this gorgeous airy texture that blooms continuously from spring until first freeze. Here in Willis, this is perfect for naturalized areas, wildflower gardens, or anywhere you want low-maintenance native beauty. It's incredibly drought tolerant once established and butterflies absolutely love it. The movement and grace it adds to your landscape is simply magical!