Rubra Compacta rock soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides 'Rubra Compacta'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones2 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rubra Compacta' rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides 'Rubra Compacta') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a dense, evergreen mat and tolerates drought. It blooms from early to late spring and again from early to late summer. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Red fescue, Pearly everlasting, and Pencil Point common juniper.