Also known as Alpine Soapwort
Tufted Soapwort (Saponaria caespitosa) is a low-growing perennial herb forming dense mats of foliage with bright pink, star-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures; can tolerate some frost once established.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring; it's not a heavy feeder.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less actively growing to prevent over-saturation.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove any leggy or overgrown stems.
This also helps to promote denser growth for the following season.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in a well-draining compost mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be rooted in a sandy, well-draining medium.
Repot established plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining compost, such as a mix of loam, sand, and grit.
Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes to prevent water accumulation.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Tufted Soapwort (Saponaria caespitosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Saponaria |
| Species | Saponaria caespitosa |
Similar in genus Saponaria
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