Soapwort
Saponaria officinalis
zones 2-7
50 seeds
Soapwort is a multipurpose perennial herb that has a place in any garden. As its name suggests, soapwort long has been used to make detergent and soap due to the saponins of its roots and leaves that create bubbles. The herb grows erect with green, leafy stems without side branches. It readily flowers throughout the summer months. Forming in clusters, its blooms are approximately 1 inch in diameter with five petals, and they give off a sweet scent that is somewhat reminiscent of cloves.
Direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. As long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter. Soapwort is a very fast-growing plant that readily self-seeds. It grows successfully no matter when it is planted. Soapwort is regarded as invasive in many regions, so take care to supervise its spread if you choose to plant it in your garden. The plant was introduced to North America by European settlers and has naturalized across the U.S. as a roadside weed.
Saponaria officinalis
zones 2-7
50 seeds
Soapwort is a multipurpose perennial herb that has a place in any garden. As its name suggests, soapwort long has been used to make detergent and soap due to the saponins of its roots and leaves that create bubbles. The herb grows erect with green, leafy stems without side branches. It readily flowers throughout the summer months. Forming in clusters, its blooms are approximately 1 inch in diameter with five petals, and they give off a sweet scent that is somewhat reminiscent of cloves.
Direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. As long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter. Soapwort is a very fast-growing plant that readily self-seeds. It grows successfully no matter when it is planted. Soapwort is regarded as invasive in many regions, so take care to supervise its spread if you choose to plant it in your garden. The plant was introduced to North America by European settlers and has naturalized across the U.S. as a roadside weed.
Saponaria officinalis
zones 2-7
50 seeds
Soapwort is a multipurpose perennial herb that has a place in any garden. As its name suggests, soapwort long has been used to make detergent and soap due to the saponins of its roots and leaves that create bubbles. The herb grows erect with green, leafy stems without side branches. It readily flowers throughout the summer months. Forming in clusters, its blooms are approximately 1 inch in diameter with five petals, and they give off a sweet scent that is somewhat reminiscent of cloves.
Direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. As long as you experience temperatures of 40 degrees F or below for a good part of the winter. Soapwort is a very fast-growing plant that readily self-seeds. It grows successfully no matter when it is planted. Soapwort is regarded as invasive in many regions, so take care to supervise its spread if you choose to plant it in your garden. The plant was introduced to North America by European settlers and has naturalized across the U.S. as a roadside weed.