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Saponaria Species, Pygmy Pink, Pygmy Soapwort

Saponariapumilio

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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Saponaria (sap-oh-NAIR-ee-uh)
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Species
pumilio (poo-MIL-ee-oh)
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Synonym
Saponaria pulvinaris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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