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.
