Perfoliate Baby's-Breath
Gypsophila perfoliata
- Native to:
- Bulgaria, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Gypsophila
- Species:
- Gypsophila perfoliata
- USDA Symbol:
- GYPE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, calcareous, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, limestone-rich areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F with light. No pretreatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.