Baby's Breath
Gypsophila paniculata
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Baby's Breath
Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) is a European perennial producing airy clouds of tiny white or pale pink flowers on wiry stems. In NE Florida zone 9b it performs best as a cool-season annual — sow seed in fall for winter-to-spring blooms — as summer heat and humidity limit survival as a true perennial. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Baby's Breath requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily) to bloom well. In NE Florida, plant in a site with morning sun and some afternoon protection during peak summer heat.
Water sparingly once established — Baby's Breath is drought tolerant and susceptible to root rot in wet soils. In NE Florida, treat it as a cool-season plant; plant in fall and water only during prolonged dry spells.
Requires well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil (pH 6.5–7.5); amend acidic Florida sandy soils with lime. Avoid rich soil or heavy fertilization, which causes floppy stems — lean, fast-draining soil is preferred.
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Common questions
Is Baby's Breath a good plant for St. Augustine?
Baby's Breath is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.