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Common Soapwort
Saponaria officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called Bouncing Bet, Bouncing-bet
Soapwort produces clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers over a long summer period that offer minor nectar and pollen rewards to honey bees. It is a rhizomatous perennial that spreads in disturbed or sandy soils and contains saponins throughout the plant.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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