Gypsophila repens
About
Gypsophila repens, the alpine gypsophila or creeping baby's breath, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, where it grows on dry, chalky slopes. The Latin name literally means "creeping chalk-lover". It is a prostrate, mat-forming herbaceous perennial, growing around 20 cm (8 in) tall by 30–50 cm (12–20 in) wide. For much of the summer it bears masses of star-shaped flowers which may be white, lilac or light purple, in loose panicles.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
Creeping baby's breath is great for ornamental purposes in gardens, especially as a ground cover. Its mat-forming habit helps prevent soil erosion on slopes, making it not only beautiful but also beneficial for the environment.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gypsophila repens
- Slug
- gypsophila-repens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Gypsophila
- Species
- repens
- Wikidata QID
- Q159588
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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