Soapwort – 100 Seeds
Grow a plant with a fascinating history with our Soapwort seeds. This heirloom perennial, also known as Bouncing Bet, is famous for its roots and leaves which contain saponins and produce a gentle, lathery soap when crushed in water. For centuries, it was used to clean delicate fabrics like lace. Beyond its utility, Soapwort is a beautiful, low-maintenance flower, producing dense clusters of charming, phlox-like pink or white blooms that release a lovely, sweet fragrance in the evening. ⭐ What you'll love A unique and historic plant that can be used to make a gentle, natural soap. An abundance of charming, phlox-like flowers in shades of pink and white. A very tough, low-maintenance perennial that spreads to form a beautiful patch. The flowers have a delightful, sweet fragrance that is strongest in the evening. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 1-2 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 3-10 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil and is very adaptable. Care: This plant spreads vigorously via underground rhizomes. To control its spread, plant it in a contained area. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a plant with a fascinating history with our Soapwort seeds. This heirloom perennial, also known as Bouncing Bet, is famous for its roots and leaves which contain saponins and produce a gentle, lathery soap when crushed in water. For centuries, it was used to clean delicate fabrics like lace. Beyond its utility, Soapwort is a beautiful, low-maintenance flower, producing dense clusters of charming, phlox-like pink or white blooms that release a lovely, sweet fragrance in the evening.
⭐ What you'll love
- A unique and historic plant that can be used to make a gentle, natural soap.
- An abundance of charming, phlox-like flowers in shades of pink and white.
- A very tough, low-maintenance perennial that spreads to form a beautiful patch.
- The flowers have a delightful, sweet fragrance that is strongest in the evening.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
- USDA Zone: 3-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil and is very adaptable.
- Care: This plant spreads vigorously via underground rhizomes. To control its spread, plant it in a contained area.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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