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Saponaria officinalis
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.4

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Does not sucker much, combines well with other plants.

Color : licht rose

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 60 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Family : Caryophyllaceae


© first picture : ngoosen.fotki.com, Mrs. Nora Goosen, Leiden, Netherlands

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek en D. van Gelderen, location picture : Oostenrijk / Hongarije 2010

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek en D. van Gelderen, location picture : Oostenrijk / Hongarije 2010

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Liessel

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Liessel