Creeping Baby's Breath
Common names Creeping Baby's Breath
Latin name Gypsophilia repens
Life cycle Perennial
Height 8"
Space 12" apart
Bloom June-July
Light Full sun to part shade
Soil well-drained, alkaline
Zone Zone 4
Feature Drought tolerant, deer resistant
Use:
Use creeping baby's breath as an edging plant to soften sidewalks or to add a fresh white to rock gardens. Or use it as a filler in the front of the border or containers.


Culture:
Gypsophilia looks very delicate, but is very hardy and drought tolerant. it can tolerate poor, dry soil, but needs well-drained soil for winter survival.



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