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Gypsophila cerastioides

Family Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Gypsophila cerastioides (alpine baby's breath) bears white blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant has deep green foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Gypsophila cerastioides attracts butterflies to your garden. Gypsophila cerastioides tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.