Soapy Substance – Identify the Plant
Q: When I was a boy during the 1930s in Savannah, I found a wild plant which, if the leaves were rubbed, yielded a soapy substance. What was that plant?
A: Wild plant expert Shannon Pable (shannonpable.com) says you likely found soapwort, Saponaria officinalis. This hardy perennial can be grown in a sunny bed but it may spread more than you like. You can make a natural soap, or even shampoo, by boiling the leaves, roots and stems. Seeds can be found online.
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Bermuda – Fertilizing
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Fence – Hiding with Vines
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Kentucky 31 Fescue – Spreading Seed
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Fire Ant – Control Organically
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Fire Ant – Control Organically
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Kentucky 31 Fescue – Spreading Seed
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Insect Stings – Severity
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