Gypsophila struthium Loefl.

Flower Characteristics

Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) produces five-petaled white or pink blooms that bloom for several weeks in the summer. The blossoms are known to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Leaf Features

This plant has leaves that are tiny and slender with gray-green to blue-green in color.

Genus Composition

This genus has around 100 annual and perennial plants with a wide range of looks.

Creeping Growth Form

Some have a creeping growth tendency that produces a lovely flowered ground cover.

Upright Growth Form

Others form tall, enclosed mounds with abundant branching of their slender stems, giving the plants a bright, airy appearance.