Creeping baby's breath and Kamchatka stonecrop are often considered for the same spot in the garden (ground cover, flowers, container, pollinator friendly). The data below shows where they differ: size, hardiness, care, toxicity and price.
Gypsophila repens 15 cm × 45 cm after 10 years
A dwarf alpine cousin of the tall baby's breath: it makes a grey-green, narrow-leaved cushion 10 to 20 cm tall that is covered in a cloud of tiny…
Sedum kamtschaticum 15 cm × 45 cm after 10 years
A low, dense, mat-forming succulent perennial that covers itself in golden yellow star flowers in summer and turns orange to reddish in autumn. It…
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Creeping baby's breath
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Kamchatka stonecrop
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| Group | Ground cover | Ground cover |
| Size after 10 years | 15 cm × 45 cm | 15 cm × 45 cm |
| Ultimate size | 10–20 cm × 30–50 cm | 8–18 cm × 25–45 cm |
| Growth rate | Medium | Medium |
| Light | Full sun | Full sun |
| Soil | Calcareous, Sandy, Average garden soil | Average garden soil, Sandy |
| Hardiness | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) | down to -40 °C (USDA 3, RHS H7) |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flowering | May–August, pink, white | June–August, yellow |
| Water need | Low | Low |
| Drought tolerance | High | High |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Planting distance | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| For dogs | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Mildly toxic (uncertain) | Mildly toxic |
| Typical price | approx. €4.70 | approx. €4.70 |
Prices are rounded, indicative values. Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor. Data updated: October 8, 2026
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