Saponaria Species, Pygmy Pink, Pygmy Soapwort
Saponariapumilio

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saponaria (sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh)
Species: pumilio (poo-MIL-ee-oh)

Synonym:Saponaria pulvinaris

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting