SOAPWORT
SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES
Saponaria ocymoides
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SOAPWORT
Saponaria ocymoides, commonly known as Rock Soapwort, is a vigorous, semi-evergreen perennial that provides a spectacular display of color in late spring and early summer. It forms a low, trailing mound of small, oval-shaped green leaves that are soft to the touch. During its peak bloom, it is nearly obscured by a cloud of small, five-petaled pink flowers, creating a soft, frothy appearance in the garden. Its common name stems from the historic use of its roots to create a mild soap, but today it is prized primarily as a durable and charming ornamental groundcover.
The ideal spot for Soapwort is a sunny location with soil that offers excellent drainage. It is perfectly suited for tucking into the crevices of a stone wall, cascading over the edges of a rock garden, or serving as a colorful border for a sunny pathway. While it is quite adaptable to different soil types, it performs best in lean or gravelly earth rather than highly fertile ground. After the initial heavy flush of flowers has faded, shearing the stems back by half can encourage a neater growth habit and potentially trigger a light second bloom later in the season. It is a drought-tolerant choice once established and requires very little intervention to maintain its sprawling, carpet-like form.
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con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
