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Gypsophila cerastioides
Alpine Baby's Breath
Gypsophila cerastioides, commonly known as the snow-in-summer plant, is a charming perennial that brings a touch of elegance to any garden. This hardy species features delicate, cup-shaped white flowers that bloom abundantly in late spring and early summer. Its low-growing habit and grey-green foliage make it an ideal choice for rock gardens and borders. Perfect for attracting pollinators, Gypsophila cerastioides is a delightful addition to your landscape that offers both beauty and resilience.
- Ground-hugging perennial
- Small, white flowers
- Low, carpet-forming habit
- Use for edging or rock gardens
- Category: Perennials
- Program: Little Prince of Oregon
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 3-6 in
- Spread: 8-12 in
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edging |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Garden |
Habit
| • | Trailing |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |