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 Notes: |
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