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Soapwort, Rock

Soapwort, Rock

$2.95 USD
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Saponaria ocymoides

Cascading bright pink flowers spill over rocks, walls, and patio containers, making this plant a stunning groundcover. It contains high levels of saponins, an ingredient in soap, and is deer resistant and drought tolerant. However, avoid planting near ponds or water gardens, as it is highly toxic to fish.

Used as a natural soap, the roots and leaves can be soaked or heated in water to extract saponins, producing a lather for non-irritating skin cleansers, shampoo, and delicate fabric soap. This easy-to-grow plant spreads up to 16 inches and blooms in late spring to early summer with small pink flowers. Tolerant of various soils, it naturalizes easily and self-reseeds. Prune after blooming to maintain a neat appearance. Each packet contains 0.25g which is approximately 120 seeds.

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Direct sow seeds in late fall, pressing them into the soil surface since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, sow on the soil surface and keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which takes 14-30 days. Seeds can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before spring planting. Keep seedlings lightly moist and transplant them once they develop several leaves, watering regularly until established.

This plant grows quickly and requires little care. Mature plants tolerate heat, drought, and thrive in sandy or rocky soils. Periodically cut back the plant to encourage bushier growth. The Victory Seed Company does not advocate medical self-diagnosis or self-medication. Reference to the medicinal properties of plants are described here for educational and historical purposes only and are not to be construed as a prescription, prognosis or diagnosis for any disease or illness. As with any remedies or medicines, you should consult your personal health care provider before using.

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