Saponaria officinalis

Also Known As

Bouncing Bet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Saponaria officinalis plant details

Saponaria officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saponaria officinalis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saponaria officinalis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I found this FRAGRANT plant flowering its heart out beside the road in the Garonne region of France. The seeds have come true and we now have a bit of my French hiking holiday in Richmond! Forms a good clump fast and won't need any fussing.Use a spade each spring and/or fall to limit the root spread.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Bouncing Bet, I'm guessing Bet jiggled a bit when she ran, if that image doesn't entrance you then try watching the sphinx moths that flock to this in the evening. No serious moth and butterfly collector should be without this. ZONE 4