Saponaria ocymoides: Country Or Region Of Origin
South West & Southern Central Europe.
Plant Profile: Saponaria ocymoides
Taxonomy: Saponaria ocymoidesNames
Rock Soapwort
Phonetic Spelling:sap-oh-NAIR-ee-ah ok-ee-MOY-deez
Genus:Saponaria
Species:ocymoides
Family:Caryophyllaceae
Plant space should be between 10 to 16 inches apart, as some varieties exhibit drought resistance. They thrive in well-drained loamy soil but can also adapt to lighter soil textures. A substantial growing mat is recommended.
Saponaria ocymoides Feature Summary
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Saponaria ocymoides Feature Summary
Attributes
South West & Southern Central Europe.
Flowers
Bright purplish pink
Pink
Purple/Lavender
Spring
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
Whole Plant Traits
Ground Cover
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Good Drainage
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
2a
2b
3a
3b
Stem
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Saponaria ocymoides Attributes
Saponaria ocymoides Flowers
Saponaria ocymoides: Flower Description
Bright purplish pink
Saponaria ocymoides: Flower Color
Pink
Purple/Lavender
Saponaria ocymoides: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Saponaria ocymoides: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Saponaria ocymoides Leaves
Saponaria ocymoides: Leaf Description
Teardrop-shaped leaves
Saponaria ocymoides: Leaf Color
Green
Saponaria ocymoides: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Saponaria ocymoides: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Saponaria ocymoides Whole Plant Traits
Saponaria ocymoides: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Saponaria ocymoides: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Saponaria ocymoides Cultural Conditions
Saponaria ocymoides: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Saponaria ocymoides: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Saponaria ocymoides: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
Saponaria ocymoides Stem
Saponaria ocymoides: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
