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    • Photo of Gypsophila briquetiana by Arrowhead Alpines

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    Gypsophila briquetiana

    Also Known As

    • Creeping Baby's Breath

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Gypsophila briquetiana plant details

    Gypsophila briquetiana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gypsophila briquetiana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, trough garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gypsophila briquetiana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forming broad intricately branched cushions densely clad in glabrous fleshy three edged (triquetrous) leaves; briquetiana is endemic to limestone cliffs in Turkey and central Armenia at altitudes between 1,700 and 2,500m. Flowers are quite large, white, or pale pink, with distinctive purple veining atop 2-8cm stems. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Gypsophila briquetiana plant

    How to Grow Gypsophila briquetiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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