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COMMON NAME(S)
Baby's Breath, Annual Baby's Breath
BOTANICAL NAME
Gypsophila elegans
FLOWERING SEASON-
ANNUAL
Blooms mid spring to early autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun, with some late day shade
in warmer climates.
SOIL CONDITIONS                  
Well draining soil. Loam.    Average
fertility.
pH
7.0 - 8.0 pH
MOISTURE
Water when dry.
PLANT HEIGHT                       
1 1/2 feet - 2 feet.                 
PLANT SPACING
Space about 1 foot apart
   
   
PROPAGATION
seeds, bedding plants
USES
flower beds, borders, containers,
great cutting flower, fillers, meadow
and rock gardens
PLANTING INFORMATION AND
FACTS
May self seed.
Plant in spring after risk of frost.
Can be started indoors for earlier
blooms.
Great for a cutting flower and
bouquets. Mass plantings make a
statement in the garden.
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Baby's Breath - Annual Baby's Breath
Gysophila elegans
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