A day comes in the springtime
When Earth puts forth her powers,
Casts off the bonds of winter
And lights him hence with flowers…
~Dora Read Goodale, “The Chorus,” in Country Life in America: A Magazine for the Home-maker, the Vacation-seeker, the Gardener, the Farmer, the Nature-teacher, the Naturalist, April 1902
Belleza Gaura, Light Pink
Gaura lindheimeri, a North American native perennial, is also called, “whirling butterflies” or “wand flowers. ” A sun lover, this native is drought tolerant, thrives in poor soils and blooms profusely. The Belleza Gaura is a compact variety, growing to 18″ high and 20″ wide, while other varieties can grow to 48″ high. Butterflies and hummingbirds love gaura. So find a sunny spot and start “casting off the bonds of winter.” Learn more about gaura at the following link. Gaura lindheimeri