Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Gypsophila

Species:

Gypsophila scorzonerifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, well-drained, rocky soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers limestone-rich areas