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Summary
Gypsophila arrostii
Arrost's baby's breath is known for its ornamental value rather than for significant edible or medicinal uses. The rhizome roots are rich in saponins typically used for medicinal purposes or as detergents for cleaning. They are good for attracting pollinators, making a good ground cover and being lime tolerant.
Harvesting: Flowers are harvested in late spring to early summer when they are in full bloom.
Physical Characteristics
Gypsophila arrostii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Diaphoretic Diuretic Skin
Diaphoretic, diuretic, skin[61].
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Other Uses
Agroforestry uses:
Gypsophila arrostii can be used as a decorative ground cover in agroforestry systems. Its flowers can attract beneficial pollinators, which can enhance the productivity of nearby crops. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen:
Yes – Gypsophila arrostii produces flowers that can attract pollinators, providing nectar and pollen.
2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting):
No – While the plant may provide some habitat, it is not a significant food source for wildlife, as its edible uses are minimal.
3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover):
Yes – The plant can provide some shelter for invertebrates through its foliage and by contributing to leaf litter.
4. Pest Confuser (Smell):
No – Gypsophila arrostii is not particularly known for emitting strong scents that would confuse or deter pests.
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. There is also some doubt over the name. [61] gives the author of the Latin name as Linnaeus, whilst [50] says that it is Guss. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun[1]. Lime tolerant, it grows well in dry soil[1]. Gypsophila arrostii is generally considered to be self-fertile, allowing it to produce seeds without the need for cross-pollination. Flowers can be harvested in late spring to early summer when they are in full bloom.
The plant flowers from late spring to early summer.
Gypsophila arrostii is relatively slow to establish but can grow moderately well once established. It typically takes a couple of years to reach full size.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and, if growth is sufficient, plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. If the plants are too small to plant out, grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter and then plant them out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring. Basal cuttings before the plant flowers. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer. Root cuttings.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
Italy, Sicilia, Turkey
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
Expert comment
Author
Guss.
Botanical References
50
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