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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.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.