Saponaria ocymoides

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Rock Soapwort

  
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Description

Rock Soapwort is a vigorous creeper with semi-evergreen leaves. Growing 4-8" in height, it is good for sandy or dry areas in full sun. During May and June, small, rich pink flowers adorn the trailing mats of dark leaves. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

n/a

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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