About Gypsophila repens L.
Gypsophila repens, commonly known as alpine gypsophila or creeping baby's breath, is a flowering plant species in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to mountain regions of central and southern Europe, where it grows on dry, chalky slopes. The species' Latin name translates directly to "creeping chalk-lover".
This plant is a prostrate, mat-forming herbaceous perennial. It reaches approximately 20 cm (8 in) in height, and spreads 30–50 cm (12–20 in) wide. Through most of the summer, it produces masses of star-shaped flowers that may be white, lilac, or light purple, arranged in loose panicles.
In cultivation, Gypsophila repens is often grown in rock gardens or along dry stone walls. Like its relative G. paniculata, it is also used as a cut flower. This plant has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
