Baby's Breath, Baby'S-Breath
Gypsophila Paniculata
Overview
Gypsophila paniculata, commonly known as Baby's Breath, is a beloved perennial valued for its airy clouds of tiny white flowers. Favored in garden designs for its delicate texture, this plant reaches up to 3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it blooms from early summer to fall, adding a soft, ethereal touch to landscapes and floral arrangements. USDA zones 3-9.
Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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