Keep in mind when planting that Trailing Soapwort is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Trailing Soapwort is a hardy plant.
Named soapwort for it’s use as soap. Bouncing bet is a name for a washer woman.
Early American settlers used this plant as a detergent. A soap is easily made by boiling fresh plant material in water for 15-30 minutes then straining. Use soap within 1 week.
Soapworth, Soaproot, Bouncing Bet, Latherworth, Fuller’s Herb