Botanical Name: Gypsophila cerastioides
Common Name: Dwarf baby’s breath
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a low, spreading, mat-forming perennial with a very dense growth habit; flowers are held slightly above foliage
Height to 3"
Spread to 6"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers a neutral to alkaline soil
Hardiness Hardy (zones 2-10, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves spatulate to ovate, to 2" long, 1/2" across; medium green, surfaces are somewhat glossy, slightly pubescent
Flowers 1/4" 5-petaled flowers in terminal cymes; white with purple striping to pure pink
Fruit tiny capsules0
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
an excellent rock garden plant or alpine plant used between stepping stones or as a low facer; good in miniature gardens and containers
 
Landscape Care:
takes average watering; not especially drought tolerant Watering
Fertilizing slow-release at plating time
Pruning dead-head occasionally to promote continued blooming
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Himalayas
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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