It s achillea ptarmica which comes in a regular size of 2 feet.
White flowers that look like baby s breath.
Baby s breath also known as gypsophila baby s breath flowers are very popular filler flowers in wreaths bouquets and flower arrangements.
After bloom time shear the plants to deadhead and for neatness.
Growing baby s breath is simple and you ll likely find it a useful garden.
It is also said to represent happiness and purity due to its white color.
This plant may be annual or perennial and baby s breath flowers grow in rose pink and white and may have single or double blooms.
My mom loves baby s breath so i wanted to plant some for her perennial but her soil is way too clay.
White baby s breath is commonly used in weddings because of its symbolism of everlasting love.
With its loose billowy panicles of tiny single or double pink or white flowers baby 039 s breath provides a lightness and airiness to flower gardens.
Baby s breath plants branch heavily in early to mid summer resulting in hundreds of flowers per plant.
Double blooming baby s breath plants have been grafted so take care to cut above the graft union.
I ve had great luck with both.
The less common creeping form of baby s breath forms an attractive ground cover in the flower garden growing from 3 to 5 inches high.
And it also comes in a smaller size at 1 foot.
How to grow baby s breath.
With a light and elegant appearance baby s breath is a beautiful bedding plant that can fill your garden area with tiny clouds of white showy flowers.
I found a great achillea that looks very much like baby s breath.
The stems are very slender resulting in an airy effect in the garden on such tall plants.