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rock soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides

Not Native

Dimensions: Height: 4.0 in. to 6.0 in.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form: Herbaceous
Program Association: Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses: Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Season of Bloom: April, May
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Leaf Color: Green Shades
Aggressiveness: Readily Seeds
Design Considerations: Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations: Deer Tolerant
Duration: Perennial
Soil Type: Clay, Sandy, Variable
Pests/Disease Prone: No City Data
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Notes

Established plants are generally xeric (waterwise) and only need a good soaking every few weeks when conditions are dry.