Unavailable
Splendens Rock Soapwort
Saponaria ocymoides 'Splendens'
Rock Soapwort
Currently unavailable
A spreading perennial with hairy bright green leaves and profuse pink flowers in open clusters in early summer.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Splendens Rock Soapwort get?
About 6-12" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Splendens Rock Soapwort need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Splendens Rock Soapwort need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Splendens Rock Soapwort grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Splendens Rock Soapwort deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Splendens Rock Soapwort in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Splendens Rock Soapwort wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
Find similar plants
PerennialsDeer Resistant PlantsPlants for High ElevationWaterwise PlantsPlants that Attract PollinatorsPark Strip Plants (Flip the Strip)Plants for Secondary Water