Plant Guide: Soapwort

February 15, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

Last updated on September 24th, 2019 at 12:30 am

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1 If you aren’t growing soapwort, you definitely should be! Soapwort flowers come in a variety of different colors, and adapt well to a variety of climates and environments. Grow in rock crevasies or pots for an unbeatable pop of color! Begin growing soapwort today!

2 Grow Zone: Start growing soapwort in zones 3-9.

3 Water and Sun Needs: Does best in areas of partial to full sun. Water infrequently. Soapwort doesn’t tolerate overly wet soil.

4 Average Size: Size varies from 1 inch to 3 feet in height and 6-30 inches wide.

5 Plant Type: Perennial

6 Special Features: Does well in containers and has lovely cut flowers. Birds love soapwort!

7 How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect to see plant sprouts in as little as 3 weeks!

8 When to Harvest: Harvest as you see fit throughout the growth season. Gardeners can use soapwort leaves to make their own homemade soap. I loved this how-to article!

9 What to Plant It With: Veronica, Balloon Flower, Blazing Star, Helenium.

If you aren’t growing soapwort, you definitely should be! Soapwort flowers come in a variety of different colors, and adapt well to a variety of climates and environments. Grow in rock crevasies or pots for an unbeatable pop of color! Begin growing soapwort today!

Grow Zone: Start growing soapwort in zones 3-9.

Water and Sun Needs: Does best in areas of partial to full sun. Water infrequently. Soapwort doesn’t tolerate overly wet soil.

Average Size: Size varies from 1 inch to 3 feet in height and 6-30 inches wide.

Plant Type: Perennial

Special Features: Does well in containers and has lovely cut flowers. Birds love soapwort!

How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect to see plant sprouts in as little as 3 weeks!

When to Harvest: Harvest as you see fit throughout the growth season. Gardeners can use soapwort leaves to make their own homemade soap. I loved this how-to article!

What to Plant It With: Veronica, Balloon Flower, Blazing Star, Helenium.

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