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
Gypsophila agrestis
Gypsophila arvensis
Gypsophila serotina
Gypsophila stepposa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Medford, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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