Baby's Breath (1/4 lb)
Baby's Breath - Covent Garden - Gypsophila elegans Annual Open Pollinated. Baby's Breath is a hardy annual that is easy to grow and quick to bloom. The small papery-white flowers are popular in flower arrangements when contrasted with larger, more colorful flowers. Dries beautifully. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Direct seed 1 apart then thin to 1' between plants. Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in late spring to late summerAttracts: Attracts beneficial insectsSoil: Does not tolerate acid soilNative: Eastern EuropeUSDA Zone: 3-10Plant In: SpringPlanting Depth: 1/16"Days to Germinate: 10-20 DaysHeight At Maturity: 12-24"Sun/Shade Requirements: Full SunWater Needs: Moderate WaterBloom Season: Spring/SummerSeeding Rate: Use 1/4 Lb/1000 sq ftApprox. Seeds Per Pack: 113,398 Features Attracts Beneficial Insects Good Cut Flower Good for Drying Good for Naturalizing Open-Pollinated Characteristics Organic Status : 3 - 10 Blo