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Trailing Saponaria

Saponaria Ocymoides

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Overview

Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria ocymoides), also known as Rock Soapwort, is an evergreen perennial that forms a low, dense mat up to 6 inches high and spreads approximately 24 inches wide. Adorned with masses of vivid pink blooms in late spring to early summer, its foliage is small, oval, and bright green. This hardy groundcover thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, perfect for rock gardens and borders. USDA zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–7Type Ground cover, Perennial
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — and cascading over stones or retaining walls; demonstrates notable drought toleranceTrailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — demonstrates notable drought toleranceTrailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — This hardy groundcover thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, perfect for rock gardens and borders; and cascadingTrailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — ground cover / perennial with pink bloomsTrailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Adorned with masses of vivid pink blooms in late spring to early summer; is an enchanting perennial groundcoverTrailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms; these blooms not only add a joyful burst of color but also entice a host+69

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae

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Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — and cascading over stones or retaining walls; demonstrates notable drought tolerance
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — demonstrates notable drought tolerance
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — This hardy groundcover thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, perfect for rock gardens and borders; and cascading
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Adorned with masses of vivid pink blooms in late spring to early summer; is an enchanting perennial groundcover
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — ground cover / perennial with pink blooms; these blooms not only add a joyful burst of color but also entice a host
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Trailing Saponaria exhibits a prolific growth habit; pink flowers in the garden, image 56
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — enabling a more controlled spread within your landscape
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria ocymoides); dense mat up to 6 inches high and spreads approximately 24, image 47
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Its vigorous stems are adorned with lance-shaped
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — Adorned with masses of vivid pink blooms in late spring to early summer; is an enchanting perennial, image 51
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — dense mat up to 6 inches high and spreads approximately 24 inches wide; also known as Rock Soapwort
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — also known as Rock Soapwort; extending outward up to 18 to 24 inches with a height ranging from 6 to 12 inches
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — is an evergreen perennial that forms a low; embodying a perfect blend of beauty and resilience for your, image 49
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — and commonly referred to as Rock Soapwort; scientifically dubbed Saponaria ocymoides
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — is an enchanting perennial groundcover ideal for gracing your landscape with its cascading splendor, image 55
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — These blooms not only add a joyful burst of color but also entice a host of pollinators
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — extending outward up to 18 to 24 inches with a height ranging from 6 to 12 inches
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — embodying a perfect blend of beauty and resilience for your garden design
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — embodying a perfect blend of beauty and resilience for your garden design; and commonly referred to as Rock Soapwort
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — and commonly referred to as Rock Soapwort
Trailing Saponaria (Saponaria Ocymoides) — pink flowers in the garden; this hardy groundcover thrives in well-drained soil in full sun, perfect for rock
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