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Gypsophila imbricata

Also Known As

  • Creeping Baby's Breath

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Gypsophila imbricata plant details

Gypsophila imbricata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gypsophila imbricata

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gypsophila imbricata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Apparently new to cultivation, it forms compact cushions of linear leaves and dense heads of white flowers on 5-15cm scapes these are from Mojmir's collections in the Central Caucasus at 2400m. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Gypsophila imbricata plant

How to Grow Gypsophila imbricata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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