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Caryophyllaceae
Chalk Plant
Gypsophila paniculata
Everlasting love.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Gypsophila
- Native to
- Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, alkaline
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Baby's breath is one of the most popular filler flowers in bouquets worldwide.
- The genus name Gypsophila means 'lover of chalk' because it thrives in calcium-rich soils.
- A single plant can produce thousands of tiny flowers in a single season.
- It is considered an invasive species in parts of North America where it has escaped cultivation.
- Dried baby's breath can last for years and is a staple in dried flower arrangements.
Color meanings
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innocence
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purity
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everlasting love