Plants in genus saponaria
Saponaria ocymoides
Saponaria ocymoides is an evergreen groundcover with tiny button-sized leaves and small pink flowers that bloom from mid-April through June. It thrives in well-drained soil and cooler night temperatures, making it ideal for rock gardens and dry stone walls.
Saponaria 'Pink Out'
Saponaria 'Pink Out' is a hybrid plant forming a 1-foot tall by 3-foot wide patch with lax, hairy stems and narrow, glaucous foliage. It produces terminal clusters of nocturnal pink-cleft flowers from April through June, making it a charming addition to cottage gardens.
Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena'
Saponaria officinalis 'Rosea Plena', also known as bouncing bet, is a less invasive form of this species. It features double pinkish-white flowers that bloom atop its stems, adding a soft touch to sunny gardens. This perennial is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.