Densely branched, mounding perennial with oval to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and fine hairs on the stems and leaves. Small, bright pink flowers bloom in summer. Great for rock gardens, containers and the edges of borders.
Saponaria ocymoides
Soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides - Soapwort from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Vigorous, low, creeping perennial
- Forms a mound of small, ovate, olive-green leaves
- Starry, bright pink flowers smother the plant in late spring to early summer
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well draining soil in full sun, Cut back after blooming to keep compact, encourage branching and reblooming, Tolerates some drought once established
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Saponaria
Common Name: Soapwort
Densely branched, mounding perennial with oval to lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and fine hairs on the stems and leaves. Small, bright pink flowers bloom in summer. Great for rock gardens, containers and the edges of borders.