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Common Name: Baby's Breath
Scientific Name: Gypsophila elegans
Native / Introduced: Introduced
Main Uses:
~Wildflower mixes
~As a pollinator
~Floral arrangements
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Colors: White
Flowering Season: Spring/summer
Soil Types: Most well drained soil
Tolerances: Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 14 inches
Lifecycle: Annual
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 473,000
Optimal Planting Season: Anytime
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Stratification Requirements: None
Category: Forbs
 
Description: 
Baby's Breath, native to Eastern Europe, blossoms in early summer, displaying clusters of tiny white flowers. It will grow in most well-drained soils with low water and maintenance needs. While it demands consistent moisture during the growing season, it can endure brief periods of drought. Baby's Breath is easily established and primarily used in wildflower meadow plantings as well as cut flower arrangements. It also attracts bees and butterflies.
 
Resources:
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=GYEL
 
Photo Credit: Maria Bartolo