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Saponaria ocymoides

Rock Soapwort

A low-growing perennial suitable as a ground cover between stepping stones, with dark green foliage, producing bright pink flowers.

  • »  Trailing, mat-forming perennial
  • »  Bears, axillary, bright pink flowers
  • »  Flowers rise slightly above the foliage
  • »  Small, lance-shaped, dark green leaves are 1.5 cm long
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage
  • »  Use as a ground cover or between stepping stones
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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$21.88
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Saponaria ocymoides

Plant in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Shear spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance.