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| Identification |
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Genus
Saponaria
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
soapwort
bouncing bet
lady-by-the-gate
chimney pink
Family
CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Specimen number
S10995
Data source
MedPl p264;Frgnt p151;Xeri p286
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Saponaria officinalis has flowers that are mildly perfume scented. Bouncing bet (also known as lady-by-the-gate, chimney pink or soapwort) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
expectorant
Medicinal parts
Root
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is potentially toxic
Medicinal notes
Saponaria officinalis has been traditionally used as an expectorant. Bouncing bet (sometimes called lady-by-the-gate, chimney pink or soapwort) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. The root and the aerial parts are used in herbal preparations. It is potentially toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet nighttime breath
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Saponaria officinalis is a perennial. The flowers are most often a white color.
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