Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Plant

The subtly sweet-scented Soapwort was named as it can be used to make soap, but its clusters of pristine white and pale pink petals bring to mind a bubble bath, washing up beds and borders as it self-seeds easily. A very useful and hardy herb to have around! Avoid placing near fish ponds.

• Type: Perennial 
• Height: 50-70cm.
• Flowers: June-September
• Soil Requirement: Moist but well-drained
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Natural Habitat: Footpaths, river banks, hedges
• Also known as: Boston Pink, Jill-Run-By-The-Street, World’s Wonder