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Gypsophila cerastioides

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Gipsymherb from the Himalayas, forms dense, low pillows. This plant grows to about 10 cm. The flower colour is white with purple veins. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - July.

Color : wit en lila

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 10 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Date taken : 20.02.2009

Family : Caryophyllaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger & Zn

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : claylike or chalky soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : mat forming
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : less than 10 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 9
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - july
hardiness : hardy