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Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies
Gaura lindheimeri 'Crimson Butterfly' PP13189
Whirling Butterflies
In stock · from $14.99
Upright growth and clump-forming. Hot pink 4-petaled flowers begin blooming in spring throughout summer. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves emerge with crimson coloring in the spring turning more green in the summer.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies get?
About 12-18" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Crimson Butterfly Whirling Butterflies wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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