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Gypsophilatenuifolia

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Gypsophila tenuifolia by Todd_Boland
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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gypsophila (jip-SOF-il-uh)
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Species
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Gypsophila gracilescens
Gypsophila subcapitata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional
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