Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis, Caryophyllaceae

Zones

3a–8b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic Accumulator

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

ModerateModerate

5.5 – 8

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Soapwort saponins may help deter soil-borne pests from leaf amaranth

Soapwort produces saponins that can inhibit germination of small-seeded crops like cress

Nutrient AccumulationMedicine

Soapwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

Design guilds with Soapwort and see companion relationships visually.