Gypsophila Species, Cushion Baby's Breath, Low Baby's Breath, Annual Gypsophila
Gypsophilamuralis

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gypsophila (jip-SOF-il-uh)
Species: muralis (mur-AH-liss)

Synonym:Dichoglottis muralis

Synonym:Gypsophila agrestis

Synonym:Gypsophila arvensis

Synonym:Gypsophila serotina

Synonym:Gypsophila stepposa

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting