Flowers are held at tips of long dark stems. The long 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. A native to southern United States, Gaura will withstand heat and drought once established.