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Gypsophila paniculata

Baby's Breath, Baby's-Breath

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Description

This mounding perennial will grow 1-3' high and has grayish, blue/green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.

Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.