Saponaria officinalis
SOAPWORT

         Caryophyllaceae

Now, this one just keeps going on and on.
As a ground cover, it works wonderfully, and just like Achillea millefolium, every summer it shoots up stems with pairs of oval leaves and very interesting pink flowers.

The rhizome and stem contain the saponins that give it it's name. These agents make it a water softener for hair and skin wash. The rhizome and stems are often used medicinally but we have not used them as such.
 

Established rhizome $4.50