Low-growing, trailing perennial. Small white or pink flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer. Fine, grey-green foliage with small, narrow leaves. Great for containers, rock gardens, as a groundcover and between paving stones.
Gypsophila repens 'Filou Rose'
Creeping Baby's Breath
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Fragrant light pink, star-like single flowers
- Dense, blue-green foliage
- Blooms late spring-late summer
- Great groundcover or spilling over rocks
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers well drained, alkaline soil and full sun Avoid overwatering Drought tolerant Clip lightly after flowering to encourage rebloom
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Spacing: 6-10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Gypsophila
Common Name: Baby's Breath
Low-growing, trailing perennial. Small white or pink flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer. Fine, grey-green foliage with small, narrow leaves. Great for containers, rock gardens, as a groundcover and between paving stones.