Gypsophila

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Gypsophila

Gypsophila aretioides

Great Trough Plant

Creeping, hard cushion of tiny foliage 1” high with sparse white flowers in spring. Sun or part shade, sharply drained soil. –30 degrees F. Crevices in S. Transcaucasia. Caryophyllaceae

Gypsophila cerastoides

Creeping Baby's Breath

Fresh green cushions with white, pink veined, flowers May-June. 4” X 12” Grow in full or part sun in humus rich, well drained soil with moderate water. Use in rock garden, troughs or other containers. Native to the Himalayas. Hardy to –20 degrees F. Caryophyllaceae

Gypsophila petraea

Alpine Baby's Breath

Gray-green tufts with masses of white flowers in summer. Sun or part shade, sharply drained soil. 6" high. Hardy to –30 degrees F. Rocky slopes of SE Europe Caryophyllaceae

Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'

Pink Trailing Baby's Breath

Perfect for hot, dry locations, this low, trailing perennial has light pink flowers late spring and summer. Grow in full or part sun in deep, light, sharply drained soil. Use in rock gardens, trailing over rock walls, or in pots. 8"X30” Hardy to –30 F. Species is native to grasslands and rocky areas in the mountains of C and S Europe. Caryophyllaceae

Gypsophila repens

Gypsophila repens flowers

Trailing Baby's Breath

Drought tolerant, trailing perennial with white flowers in late spring and summer. Grow in full or part sun in deep, light, sharply drained soil. Use in rock gardens, trailing over rock walls, or in pots. 8"X30” Hardy to –30 F. Native to grasslands and rocky areas in the mountains of C and S Europe. Caryophyllaceae