Description
Delicate and cloud-like, Annual Baby’s Breath fills the garden with masses of tiny, sparkling white blooms that seem to float above soft gray-green foliage. Flowering just weeks after sowing, this easy-to-grow annual creates an airy, romantic effect wherever it is planted, softening garden borders, weaving through wildflower plantings, and adding elegance to cottage gardens. Its dainty blossoms dance in the breeze and pair beautifully with nearly every other flower in the garden.
A treasured favorite for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, Annual Baby’s Breath provides the perfect finishing touch to floral displays. The nectar-rich blooms also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, bringing both beauty and life to the garden throughout the season. For an uninterrupted display of blooms, sow additional seed every few weeks to enjoy fresh waves of flowers from spring through fall.
Unlike its perennial cousin, Gypsophila paniculata, which is considered invasive in some regions, this is the well-behaved annual species that grows quickly, blooms abundantly, and completes its life cycle in a single season. Whether tucked among colorful wildflowers, planted in drifts, or harvested for bouquets, Annual Baby’s Breath adds a touch of charm and beauty to the garden.
Quick Specs:
Origin: Introduced
Type: Annual
Color: White
Height: 8-18 inches
Width/spread: 18-24 inches
Sunlight: Full sun, partial shade
Water: Medium moisture
Bloom Season: Spring through summer
Planting Time: Spring through summer
Zones: 3a-9a
Use: Edges, borders, meadows, cottage & cutting gardens. Deer & drought resistant.
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds, & hummingbirds, etc.
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