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Chlorogalum pomeridianum

Soap plant

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: J. Peganum, Tom Hilton

 

Description

Soap plant is a bulb that grows 2-3' tall by 1.5' wide. It is a superb plant for evening flowers since the flowers only open late in the day or when it is very overcast. For a dramatic effect, plant in a meadow garden where it will go dormant during summer and fall. This easy to grow bulb has 2' tall spikes of small white flowers that bloom from May-August. Bulbs were an important food source for Native Americans and may be eaten when roasted. A California native.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.