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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8-10 inches
Plant Spread: 20 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: Germinates best at 70-75 deg F
Days to germinate: 7-14 days
Depth to plant seed: surface sow
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): 2004 National

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Common names
  • Cushion Baby's Breath
  • Low Baby's Breath
  • Annual Gypsophila

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Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
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Location: Indiana  Zone 5
Date: 2012-05-05

Photo courtesy of Select Seeds
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Location: Darwell Rolling Woods, Alberta
Date: 2015-08-05

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Harris Seeds
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 2011-07-23
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 2011-07-23
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 2011-07-23
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 2011-07-23
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 2011-07-23

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