Saponaria officinalis

Bouncing Bet, Soapwort

Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, rock garden
Height 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage, naturalizing