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'''''Gypsophila''''' ({{pron-en|dʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə}})<ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref>—commonly known as '''Baby's-breath''' in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], "soap wort"{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} in the United Kingdom, elsewhere ''Gypsophila''<ref>[http://plants.usda.gov/java/ClassificationServlet?source=profile&symbol=GYPSO&display=63  ''Gypsophila''] at [http://plants.usda.gov/ USDA PLANTS Database]</ref>—is a [[genus]] of about 100 species of [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Caryophyllaceae]], native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and north [[Africa]]. Many species are found on [[calcium]]-rich soils, including [[gypsum]], whence the name of the genus. Some species are also sometimes called "baby's breath" or simply, "Gyp", among the floral industry. Its botanical name means "lover of chalk", which is accurate in describing the type of soil in which this plant grows.  

'''''Gypsophila''''' ({{pron-en|dʒɪpˈsɒfɪlə}})<ref>''Sunset Western Garden Book,'' 1995:606–607</ref>—commonly known as '''Baby's-breath''' in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]], "soap wort"{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} in the United Kingdom, elsewhere ''Gypsophila''<ref>[http://plants.usda.gov/java/ClassificationServlet?source=profile&symbol=GYPSO&display=63  ''Gypsophila''] at [http://plants.usda.gov/ USDA PLANTS Database]</ref>—is a [[genus]] of about 100 species of [[flowering plant]]s in the family [[Caryophyllaceae]], native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and north [[Africa]]. Many species are found on [[calcium]]-rich soils, including [[gypsum]], whence the name of the genus. Some species are also sometimes called "baby's breath" or simply, "Gyp", among the floral industry. Its botanical name means "lover of chalk", which is accurate in describing the type of soil in which this plant grows.  

They are [[herbaceous]] [[annual plant|annual]] and [[perennial plant]]s growing to 5–120&nbsp;cm tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, linear to narrow triangular, often falcate (sickle-shaped), 1–7&nbsp;cm long and 2–8&nbsp;mm broad. The [[flower]]s are produced in large [[inflorescence]]s, which may be either dense or open and lax; each flower is small, 3–10&nbsp;mm diameter, with five white or pink petals.

They are [[herbaceous]] [[annual plant|annual]] and [[perennial plant]]s growing to 5–120 cm tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are opposite, linear to narrow triangular, often falcate (sickle-shaped), 1–7 cm long and 2–8 mm broad. The [[flower]]s are produced in large [[inflorescence]]s, which may be either dense or open and lax; each flower is small, 3–10 mm diameter, with five white or pink petals.

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==Cultivation==

==Cultivation==

Gypsophilas are often grown as [[ornamental plant]]s in gardens; they are grown both as garden plants and also valuable as a cut flower in [[floristry]] to add as a filler to flower bouquets. The most commonly encountered in gardens are ''G. paniculata'' (a perennial species), ''G. elegans'', and ''G. muralis'' (both annual species). They are easily propagated from [[seed]], by cuttings, or by root division before growth starts in the spring. Starting as a tiny seed, the annuals and perennials [[germinate]] in ten to fifteen days, and can grow rapidly up to 50&nbsp;cm in height. While they prefer full sun, along with rich, light [[soil]], deficiencies in poor soil constitution can be overcome by adding a general purpose [[fertilizer]], as long as it is well drained.

Gypsophilas are often grown as [[ornamental plant]]s in gardens; they are grown both as garden plants and also valuable as a cut flower in [[floristry]] to add as a filler to flower bouquets. The most commonly encountered in gardens are ''G. paniculata'' (a perennial species), ''G. elegans'', and ''G. muralis'' (both annual species). They are easily propagated from [[seed]], by cuttings, or by root division before growth starts in the spring. Starting as a tiny seed, the annuals and perennials [[germinate]] in ten to fifteen days, and can grow rapidly up to 50 cm in height. While they prefer full sun, along with rich, light [[soil]], deficiencies in poor soil constitution can be overcome by adding a general purpose [[fertilizer]], as long as it is well drained.

===Propagation===

===Propagation===