Gypsophila paniculata
baby's breath
Flower Color
Description
A tap-rooted herbaceous perennial with branching stems of blue-green foliage and loaded panicles of small, dainty white flowers
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
ClumpingSpreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds