Scorzonerifolia Baby’s Breath
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(Gypsophila scorzonerifolia)
Scorzonerifolia Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila scorzonerifolia)
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Patrick Hacker
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Photo by: Patrick Hacker | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Patrick Hacker | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-08-30T16:40:15-07:00 |
Summary
Gypsophila scorzonerifolia, commonly known as Scorzonerifolia Baby’s Breath, is a perennial herb that is native to steppe and rocky areas in Central and Eastern Europe. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), forming a low mound of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The plant produces clusters of small, white flowers that bloom in the summer, creating a delicate, airy effect. These flowers are not as showy as those of its relative, Gypsophila paniculata, but they still add a subtle charm to garden settings.
Scorzonerifolia Baby’s Breath is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and borders. It is also used in fresh and dried floral arrangements for its fine-textured blooms. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and does well in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Scorzonerifolia Baby’s Breath is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and borders. It is also used in fresh and dried floral arrangements for its fine-textured blooms. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and does well in sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Steppe and rocky areas in Central and Eastern Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Schwarzwurzelblättriges Gipskraut, Glandular Baby’s-Breath, Scorzon-Leaved Baby’s-Breath
Scientific Names: Gypsophila scorzonerifolia, Gypsophila acorzonerifolia, Gypsophila perfoliata var. angustifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Gypsophila scorzonerifolia