| Botanical name | Saponaria officinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This plant carries umbels of tiny, rose-pink flowers in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Soapwort, seepkruid (A) |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant forms pale to mid-green leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal for rock gardens, banks or over walls. |
| Soil conditions | They require moderately fertile well-drained soil. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | Makes a good cut flower for the vase. |
| Interesting info | Create a soap by boiling the whole plant or preferably the root in water. |
| Propagation | It propagates by rooted runners. |
| Harvest | Can be harvested anytime of the year. The flowers, leaves, stems and roots can be picked as required. |
Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort, seepkruid (A))
- Botanical name: Saponaria officinalis
- Common name(s): Soapwort, seepkruid (A)
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Prostrate, vigorous grower. Pale to mid-green leaves, umbels of tiny, rose-pink flowers in spring. Ideal for rock gardens, banks or over walls.
Saponaria officinalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October
This plant carries umbels of tiny, rose-pink flowers in spring.
This plant forms pale to mid-green leaves.
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