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Common name: "Baby's Breath"
Latin name:
Gypsophila paniculata

Baby's Breath
Zone: 4 - 9
Elevation to:
8500'

Growth habit:
Mat forming
Max height:
30" - 36"
Spread: 36"
Flowers: Yes, June - Sept
Flower type: Panicles
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: Baby's Breath 
Gypsophila paniculata 'Double Snowflake'
Perennial Cultivation: Plant Baby's Breath in full sun in light well drained soil. "Baby's Breath" tolerates most soil types, drought and heat well. 

Space new container grown plants 36" apart. Baby's Breath dislikes wet roots during the winter. Baby's Breath flowers are commonly used as a filler in fresh floral arrangements. "Baby's Breath also dry well but will need to be sprayed with a fixative to prevent the flowers from falling off.

Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring, then moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For faster growth purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center or greenhouse.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Rare.

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