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Saponaria ocymoides

Trailing Rock Soapwort

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

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

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.