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Saponaria officinalis /Soapwort, Bouncing Bet
Lavender colored flowers and foliage
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Lavender colored flowers and foliage
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Cluster of summer flowers on this old garden plant
Close-up image of a bloom cluster with several buds ready to open
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Scientific Name:
Saponaria officinalis
Common Name:
Soapwort, Bouncing Bet
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
White, Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This herbaceous perennial has escaped cultivation and is prevalent in several regions of the country. It grows from a deep taproot or rhizone. Cut portions produce a foamy substance like soap. This plant has been a popular perennial in old garden of the South since early times.