Gypsophila paniculata
Baby's Breath, Baby's-Breath
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.