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| Saponaria ocymoides |
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| Common name - Soapwort |
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| Flowering period - May through June. |
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| Height - Grows 8" to 10" tall (20 - 25 cm). |
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| How to grow - Plant in full sun. |
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Features - Vigorous plant with profuse bright pink flowers on trailing stems. |
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| Soil - Grows well in poor soil. |
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| Spacing - Plant 20" apart (51 cm). |
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Tips - Drought resistant. Do not fertilize during growing season. Bone meal worked into surrounding soil in early spring is all they need. |
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| Uses - Use for rock gardens, ground covers and as an edging plant. |
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| Hardiness - Zone 4 to 8 |
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| Note - Please refer to plant caretag for specific variety information |
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Garden Planning Tips |
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Choose plants suitable for the site (light, soil, etc) |
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Arrange plants according to their height |
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Arrange according to plant form and texture |
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Arrange according to plant flowering periods |
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Arrange in groupings by type and color considerations |
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