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Genus: Gypsophila Species: paniculata & elegans Common Name: Baby's-Breath Family: Caryophyllaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Central Europe to central Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial (G. paniculata) & Annual (G. elegans) Height: 0.5 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: White or pink Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-9 Note: The flowers of these plants are frequently used in floral arrangements. Removing the spent flowers will prolong the blooming period. These plants are suitable as a Summer filler for those species that are dormant during the Summer months. Monitor plant for aster yellow, and botrytis. They prefer sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, moderately fertile alkaline soil.