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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.470.050 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Saponaria ocymoides |
 | Common name : Rock Soapwort |
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| Rock Soapwort is a vigorous, low creeping plant, useful for spilling down sunny slopes or over rock walls. Plants form a low mound of bright-green leaves, literally smothered by starry bright-pink flowers in late spring. Also useful as an edging in the sunny border, and worth considering in tubs or pots. Prune plants back hard immediately after blooming, to maintain a compact habit. Clumps may be easily divided in late summer or early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal Sandy Clay
Soil pH Neutral Alkaline Acid
Soil Moisture Average Dry
Care Level Easy
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Flower Colour Deep Pink
Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Massed
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 15-20 cm 6-8 inches
Spread 30-60 cm 12-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Fast
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