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Gypsophila repens

Creeping Baby's Breath

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Description

Creeping Baby's Breath has a prostrate and spreading growth habit, reaching 6" high and 24" wide. A great plant for edges or rock gardens. Tiny white or pink, star-shaped flowers cover the plant in early summer. It does best in full sun in coastal areas or cool summer areas with well draining, alkaline, moist soil. Foliage is tiny and gray green. Butterflies love this plant. It appreciates regular watering. Does not tolerate wet winters. Deadhead after first bloom to encourage more blooms.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).