Soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides
sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh oh-sih-MOY-deez
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Rock Soapwort
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants form a bushy clump of grey-green leaves, with upright spikes. Enjoy repeat blooming several times during the growing season by removing spent flowers. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring, every 3 to 4 years.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Not Applicable
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Mildly Toxic: Stomach Ache
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division