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Baby's Breath Seeds
Baby's breath, native to Europe, Asia and Africa, was probably first introduced into North America as a garden ornamental in the late 1800’s. It is now widespread across Canada and the northern United States.
This lovely perennial is easy to grow and is an excellent and very popular dried flower. Baby's breath is best kept moist but can tolerate drought.
The botanical name of this delicate flower is Gysophilia, which means "lover of chalk". This probably originated as a descriptor of the type of soil in which Baby's Breath is frequently found growing.
In the language of flowers, Baby's breath represents a pure heart or everlasting love. It is believed that you can use Baby's breath to attract the Fae (fairies) to your garden. |
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Additional Seed Details
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fl-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Gypsophila (jip-SOF-il-uh)
- Species: paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
- Cultivar: Baby's Breath
- AKA: Soap Wart
- Category: Perennial
- Height: 24-36 in (60-90 cm), 36-48 in (90-120 cm)
- Spacing: 24-36 in (60-90 cm)
- Germination Time: 10-15 days
- Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
- Bloom Time: Mid Summer
- Bloom Color:White/Near White
- Foliage: Grown for foliage
- Soil Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors in Fall or in Spring after last frost. Can be divided in fall or spring but keep in mind that this plant is difficult to transplant because of it's long tap root.
- Other Details: Attractive to butterflies. Deer do not like to eat this flower. Cut back after its first bloom to promote a second blooming.
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