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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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck'

    aka Red Neck Baby's Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Gypsophila repens 'Red Neck' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Gypsophila cerastioides

    aka Alpine Baby’s Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gypsophila cerastioides flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Gypsophila repens 'Rosa Schönheit'

    aka Gypsophila repens 'Rosa Schoenheit', Creeping Baby's Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 8"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Gypsophila repens 'Rosa Schönheit' by Edelweiss Perennials
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    Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'

    aka Gypsophila repens 'Rose', Gypsophila repens rosea, Pink Baby's Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 8"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' by Arrowhead Alpines
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    Gypsophila briquetiana

    aka Creeping Baby's Breath

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Gypsophila briquetiana by Arrowhead Alpines
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