Saponaria ocymoides
This plant is beautiful and perfect for the spot I planted it. Just love it.
Romence Gardens
Saponaria ocymoides
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Common Name:
Rock Soapwort
Plant Type:
Perennial, Ground Cover
Exposure:
Sun
Hardiness Zone:
3-7
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Spring-Summer
Garden Height:
8 Inches
Garden Spread:
12-15 Inches
Size Category:
Short: 18 Inches or less
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Pot Size:
5.25 Inch Square Pot
$15.99
Saponaria ocymoides
$15.99
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
- Cheerful, bright pink flowers cover this plant early in summer
- Low, mounding habit makes a superb groundcover
- A fine choice for a splash of color at the front of a sunny border
Beautiful pink flowers are in abundance in early summer and make quite an impact. The simple, lance-shaped leaves are a rich green color and are semi-evergreen. It is deer resistant and attracts hummingbirds, as well as butterflies. The sap of its roots has been made into laundry soap since old-timey days! We just love the eye-catching color of this heavy bloomer.
Uses: Beds, Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Edging, Groundcover, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer
Notable Features: Sap of Roots Used to Make Soap
Growth Habit: Mounding/Spreading
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil. Does best in regions with cool night temperatures. After blooming, cut the plant back by half to keep tidy and promote additional flowers.
Photo(s) courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.