Rosea Plena soapwort
Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rosea Plena' soapwort (Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena') is a perennial for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, clay, or chalky soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It blooms from early to late summer and has a sweet scent. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Lamb’s ear, and Adam's needle.