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Saponaria ocymoides

Common Name:
Soapwort
Bloom color:
Pink
Height:
4-6"
Bloom:
May
Hardiness:
Zone 2-8
Light:
Full Sun
Soil:
Well-drained, average

Why you need this plant:        Profuse blooms of bright pink cover the delicate green foliage in the early summer. Attractive foliage and trailing habit makes this excellent for walls and stonework.

Needs a good haircut after blooming to encourage new growth.

 
Planting Info:       Fully frost-hardy, they need sun and well-drained soil.  Propagate from seed in spring or fall or from cuttings in early summer. 

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