Manchurian Baby's Breath (Gypsophila oldhamiana)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Gypsophila oldhamiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A famine food, used when all else fails. No more details are given. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — A famine food, used when all else fails.; No more details are given.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub, mountain slope grasslands, rocks and maritime sands from sea level to 2,000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)