Alpine Baby's Breath
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
· Height: .5-1 inch
· Spread: 1-2 feet
· Bloom Time: June to July
· Bloom: white
· Light: full sun
· Soil: sandy, gritty, well-drained
· Moisture: dry to medium
· Use: alpine and rock gardens; borders
· Care: likes to be left undisturbed once established
· Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; some susceptibility to botrytis, aster yellows and stem rot
· Native to: mountains of northern Iran and Caucasus
· Notes: tiny, fleshy, oblong, gray-green leaves (to 1/4” long) form a dense foliage mat
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C019
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