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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:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.