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Baby's Breath Happy Festival

Botanical Name: Gypsophila paniculata
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Origin: Dry soils from the E. Mediterranean to the Caucasus, C. Asia, and N.W. China
Height: 24"
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Soil Requirements: Moist, well drained, moderately fertile
Water Requirements: Once established, allow to dry out between waterings
Nutritional Requirements: Balanced liquid fertilizer weekly for best growth and flower production
Light Requirements: Full sun
Form: Herbaceous, mounding, tap-rooted perennial, spreads to 16 inches or more across
Leaves: Linear-lance-shaped, 2-3 inches long
Flowers: Delicate white, pink or purple-blushed, terminal flowers, blooms spring through summer
Pests or diseases: Crown gall, bacterial soft rot, crown and stem rot
Uses: Summer bedding, borders, containers, hanging baskets, cut flowers
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