General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 4 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Baby's Breath

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house
Date: 2022-06-24
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2019-06-30
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-06-05
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire
Date: 2017-07-13
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