Plant Number: 1.240.020 |
Alpine Baby’s Breath
Gypsophila cerastioides
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A very low cousin to the familiar Baby’s Breath of florist shops, this species is well suited to growing in the rock garden, rock wall or alpine trough. It forms a compact tuft or mound of small, rounded fresh green leaves, with taller branching stems that are studded with starry flowers from late spring into the summer. Petals are white with tiny pink veins. Requires a well-drained site. Clumps may be divided in spring or early autumn. Drought tolerant. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. May remain evergreen in mild winter regions. |
Zone 4 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Occasional Rate of Spread Medium |
Flower Colour White Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring Mid Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover Massed Flower Head Size Very Small Height 10-20 cm 4-8 inches Spread 20-30 cm 8-12 inches |
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