Solved No idea what this plant is

hallo,

came across this lovely thing -- seems to be thriving in the shade so would fit very well into a space i have for it

does anyone know what it is?



thanks, karaman

 

Hello, it could be soapwort..Saponaria officinalis. There's a pretty double-flowered form. Hope your space is big, though....it's pretty rampant!

 

Could be a salvia, but without an in focus larger photo impossible to be sure.
Does the foliage smell when bruised?

 

The photos are not very clear but it reminds me of Saponaria

 

Below is original pic ..trimmed.
I believe it shows 3 stems

Salvia flowers are normally in a tall stalk.
Mystery flowers are not...they are in a sort of cluster.



Saponaria officinalis rosea plena...it can be rampant..especially in damp places.

 

thank you for all the replies -- i think it is the saponaria thinggy -- cant provide a closer photo as its about 1,500 miles from my home --- rampant in shady undergrowth sounds just the ticket for the place i have in mind for it -- a propos: 'officinalis' in a plant's name usually means it has medicinal properties so i shall tootle off and research that

thanks again to all, i knew folks out there would know, cheers,

karaman

 

Hi karaman, cavemen (and women) were reputed to use it in the shower The common name, soapwort, says it all... If the leaves are rubbed under water, they make a soapy froth.

 

Thanks for that --- i will get some and hope it spreads in my undergrowth -- cheers, karaman