Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Saponaria (sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: lutea (LOO-tee-uh) (Info)
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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:
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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