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Common name: "Creeping Baby's Breath"
Latin name:
Gypsophila repens 'Alba'

Creeping Baby's Breath
Zone: 3 - 7
Elevation to:
8500'

Growth habit:
Mat forming

Max height:
4"
Spread: Unlimited

Flowers: Yes, June - Sept
Flower type: Panicles

Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Creeping Baby's Breath Gypsophilia repens 'Alba'
Perennial Cultivation: Plant Creeping Baby's Breath in full sun in light well drained soil. "Creeping Baby's Breath" prefers alkaline soils, but will adapt to most soil types. Most varieties of Gypsophila tolerates drought and heat quiet well. 

Space new container grown plants 12" - 24" apart. Creeping Baby's Breath dislikes wet feet during the winter. This cheery little plant is excellent for rock gardens, containers.

Propagation:
Creeping Baby's Breath seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring, then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For a much quicker showing purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. 

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Stem rots if kept to wet.

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