Gypsophila Species, Baby's Breath, Bride's Veil, Common Gypsophila, Panicled Baby's-breath

This is an old-fashioned perennial I rarely encounter these days. Cultivars were commonly propagated by grafting, but that's generally co...Read Morensidered too labor-intensive for commercial production today.

Drought tolerant once established. The roots will rot in constantly moist soil.

The states of California and Washington have both legally declared this species a noxious weed. BONAP says it's naturalized in 30 northern US states, though more frequently in the Rockies and west coast.

I grew this plant in a sunny border on the South side of my house & it tolerated drought. Its delicate flowers filled spaces around my ot...Read Moreher perennials & it did not appear to self -seed. It was tolerant of neglect & faithfully returned in late spring every year. Mine was a dwarf size about 9-12 inches tall. Very desirable. Not readily available in nurseries in the Midwest.

This is an easy to grow perenial that makes and excellent dried flower. Florists use it for a filler in floral bouquets. I love to use it...Read More in all of my dried floral arrrangements. It is multibranched, has no leaves, and has very petite white blossoms. Wonderful in wedding bouquets!

Makes an excellent cut plant. Best kept moist, but tolerates drought. Best planted in fertile, well-drained, alkaline soil. Cut back imme...Read Morediately after Early-Mid blooming to encourage fall blooming. Staking might be needed for flower-laden stems. Apply lime annually to acid soils.