Baby's breath

Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata)

Baby's breath, also known as Common gypsophila

Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a favorite among florists for adding a delicate touch to bouquets and complementing larger flowers like roses. This hardy perennial, which thrives in dry and salty conditions, is also known for attracting butterflies. However, it has become invasive in North American grasslands and open ecosystems, threatening native plant species.

Key Facts About Baby's breath

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Attributes of Baby's breath

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 80 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue Gray Silver
Flower Size
1 mm
Flower Color
White Pink

Scientific Classification of Baby's breath

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies
Family
Pink
Genus
Baby's-breath
Species
Baby's breath