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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001323
11/12/99
Saponaria x lamperii 'Max Frei'--Max Free Soapwort
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 7
Height: 15 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Pink
Comments: The flowers of this Soapwort (Vis. 1) are about an
inch in diameter and are borne in large clusters for several
weeks in mid-summer. Provide a growing area in full sun
and with a well-drained soil. Plants growing in poorly
drained soil will have poor winter survival. The plant
may be used as an edging or rock garden plant.
Propagation: Seeds or by division done in early spring.
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