Gypsophila Species, Baby's Breath
Gypsophila tenuifolia
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Gypsophila (jip-SOF-il-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Gypsophila gracilescens |
| Synonym: | Gypsophila subcapitata |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
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