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Showy baby's-breath

How to identify Showy baby's-breath (Gypsophila elegans)

Showy baby's-breath, also known as Maidens breath

Showy baby's-breath displays a delicate form with expansive, cloud-like clusters of petite flowers, each featuring a subtle, open structure that contrasts with the denser blooms of its perennial counterparts. Its floral array, characteristically white, spans across thin, branching stems that can rise to about 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) in height. The narrow, lanceolate leaves predominantly cluster at the base of the plant, presenting a muted green canvas beneath the floral spectacle. Capable of enduring moderate dry spells, showy baby's-breath thrives in well-draining soil, but is susceptible to root rot under prolonged wet conditions.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Annual, Biennial, Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

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Delicate, cloud-like clusters of petite white flowers on thin stems (18-24 inches / 45-60 cm tall).

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5-petaled white flowers in star-like pattern, each around 0.25 inches (6 mm) wide.

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Detailed Traits of Showy baby's-breath

Flower Features

Showy baby's-breath displays a profusion of small, delicate 5-petaled white flowers, measuring around 0.25 inches (6 mm) in diameter. The petals are arranged in a radial symmetry, forming an attractive star-like pattern. These blossoms are borne on slender, thread-like stems, creating an airy and light appearance. The flowers are typically unscented and bloom abundantly in the summer, adding a charming, ethereal beauty to gardens and floral arrangements.

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Key Facts About Showy baby's-breath

Attributes of Showy baby's-breath
Lifespan
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 45 cm
Spread
45 cm to 60 cm
Fruit Color
Black
Stem Color
Green
Gray
Silver
White
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Showy baby's-breath

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Showy baby's-breath (Gypsophila elegans)
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Distribution Map of Showy baby's-breath

Showy baby's-breath is native to parts of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Western Asia. It has been introduced across a range of regions, including Northern, Central, and Southern Europe; various countries in South America, Central America, and Asia; as well as the northernmost lands of Africa. Notably, showy baby's-breath also thrives under cultivation in environments beyond its natural range, adapting to a diverse array of global climates.
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