Baby’s Breath

March 13, 2016 @ 4:36 am

(Gypsophila) Pink creeping baby’s breath can be used as a small-scale groundcover (as pictured with this peony) and is equally as lovely trailing over a stone wall or in a container.  Though it is drought tolerant…prefers consistent soil moisture for extended bloom time.   Likes well-drained, alkaline soil.  Works great here as Colorado soils are naturally alkaline.  6″H x 12-24″W, Zone 3.

Exposure: Sun

Bloom Time:  Late Spring to Late Summer

(Gypsophila) White Baby’s Breath blooms in Summer, does very well here and can be 2-3′ high and wide at maturity.  Clip a little for an indoor bouquet or pair with other Summer blooming perennials.