Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a vigorous perennial herb, known for its summer clusters of white or pink flowers. It forms attractive groundcover and its saponin-ric
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Moderate, prefers consistently moist soil but tolerates drought once established.
Soil
Adaptable, prefers well-drained, average to poor soil.
Temperature
Temperate, hardy in a wide range of temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low, generally not required in good soil.
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Moderate, prefers consistently moist soil but tolerates drought once established.
Adaptable, prefers well-drained, average to poor soil.
Temperate, hardy in a wide range of temperatures.
Outdoor
Low, generally not required in good soil.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.9 m
Spread
0.6-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains saponins, which are toxic if ingested, causing gastrointestinal distress in humans and pets.
