Soapwort Seeds - Rock Soapwort

BOTANICAL NAME

Saponaria ocymoides

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

• Ground Cover

PLANT HEIGHT

• 6 to 14 inches

COLOR

• Pink

Known for its abundant blooms and robust growth, this classic perennial has found its place in herb and cottage gardens worldwide. Our Rock Soapwort Seeds yield enduring blossoms adorned in vibrant pink. These petite flowers evoke the charm of phlox blossoms and bloom generously for months, typically beginning in late spring. This plant gracefully ascends and meanders over rocks, serving as an excellent trailing plant for walls or raised beds. Additionally, it functions admirably as a ground cover or fills the spaces between pavers. The flowers emit a delightfully sweet fragrance, particularly during the cooler evening hours.

• • Contains high levels of saponins, an ingredient in soap
• • Avoid planting near ponds or water gardens as it is highly toxic to fish
• • Deer resistant and drought tolerant

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 3
• 4
• 5
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• 8

SEED PREP

• Requires Light