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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 4-8 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Veined in pink or purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2015 Great Plants Picks Award Winner

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Common names
  • Baby's Breath

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-13
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 4000-11-25
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 4000-11-25
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2015-04-28

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery

photo by ghislain118
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2007-04-11
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: May 16, 2009
Photo by KENPEI
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Photo by KENPEI
Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 31/05/2018
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: 2014-03-22

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