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Babys Breath Seeds (Annual)

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Gypsophila elegans

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Early Spring

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 inches

COLOR

  • White

A classic staple of any flower garden, Baby's Breath provides a charming and diminutive backdrop amongst other larger and bolder wild varieties. Baby's Breath is very affordable, and very easy to grow, and we recommend planting in abundance.

  • • Easy to grow heirloom annual
  • • Long lasting pollinator attractor with abundant white blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 515 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 29,200 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 116,800 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 467,200 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 2,336,000 Up to 1.25 Acres

Planting Guide

View our Babys Breath Planting Guide to learn more.

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Babys Breath Seeds (Annual)

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Babys Breath Seeds (Annual) FAQs

Is Annual Baby's Breath resistant to animals or disease?

Annual Baby's Breath is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Annual Baby's Breath?

Annual Baby's Breath is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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