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Whirling Butterflies Guara - America's Gardens Nursery

Whirling Butterflies Guara

$14.99

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Description

Flowers are held at the tips of long, dark stems of this Native pretty! The wands sway and dance in the breeze, hence its common name - Wand Flower. Bright white flowers with red sepals make Whirling Butterflies the perfect whimsical specimen for your wildflower garden. More compact, very free flowering, and won't self-seed. The airy texture provides a stunning accent in a mixed perennial border.

Care

Guara tolerates dry or sandy soils over a large pH range. Often called a shrub but is a perennial, is very adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, and its low water usage makes it an easy, low-maintenance addition to all sunny landscapes. While deadheading is not required, shearing back the plant in summer can encourage a stronger wave of blooms in fall. Shearing the plant in spring will lead to a bushier habit. Prune the entire plant to the ground after the first hard frost in fall. Best grown in zones 5-9.

Growth Habit

Compact growing perennial (12-24" both tall & wide at maturity) with green/red stems and reddish buds that open to beautiful white flowers. Showy display of blooms from spring to fall. 

Toxicity

Deer resistant. Not considered toxic to pets. 

Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
Description

Flowers are held at the tips of long, dark stems of this Native pretty! The wands sway and dance in the breeze, hence its common name - Wand Flower. Bright white flowers with red sepals make Whirling Butterflies the perfect whimsical specimen for your wildflower garden. More compact, very free flowering, and won't self-seed. The airy texture provides a stunning accent in a mixed perennial border.

Care

Guara tolerates dry or sandy soils over a large pH range. Often called a shrub but is a perennial, is very adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, and its low water usage makes it an easy, low-maintenance addition to all sunny landscapes. While deadheading is not required, shearing back the plant in summer can encourage a stronger wave of blooms in fall. Shearing the plant in spring will lead to a bushier habit. Prune the entire plant to the ground after the first hard frost in fall. Best grown in zones 5-9.

Growth Habit

Compact growing perennial (12-24" both tall & wide at maturity) with green/red stems and reddish buds that open to beautiful white flowers. Showy display of blooms from spring to fall. 

Toxicity

Deer resistant. Not considered toxic to pets. 

Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.