Rock soapwort

Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides)

Rock soapwort, also known as Rock Soapwort, Tumbling Ted, Soapwort

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Often used as ground cover in gardens, it features aromatic leaves and produces small, vibrant pink or purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and can spread across rock walls and garden beds.

Key Facts About Rock soapwort

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Attributes of Rock soapwort

Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.2 cm to 1.8 cm
Flower Color
Pink White Purple

Scientific Classification of Rock soapwort

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Pink
Genus
Soapworts
Species
Rock soapwort

Toxicity

Ingestion