Chlorogalum pomeridianum
Soap plant
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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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.