Bristol Fairy baby's breath
Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bristol Fairy' baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata 'Bristol Fairy') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy or loamy soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. It forms an arching mound with white blooms that appear in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies visit the flowers, and the plant tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Blue grama, and Bartzella peony.