Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Saponaria (sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh) (Info) Species: pumilio (poo-MIL-ee-oh) (Info)
Synonym:Silene pumilio
Category: Alpines and Rock Gardens Perennials
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting: Unknown - Tell us
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