Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed) Non-Fiction Ranging from the Sierra Nevada

Ranging from the Sierra Nevada mountains to coastal bluffs along the Pacific

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* Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment

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Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed) Non-Fiction Ranging from the Sierra NevadaBeautiful native bulb has white flowers with green and purple tinges. The flowers stalks can reach up to 6' H. Bulb juice can be mixed in water to produce soapy suds. Bulb is edible and can be roasted. Plant Characteristics Species Name Chlorogalum pomeridianum Common Name Soap Plant, Wavyleaf Soap Plant Plant Type Bulbs Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months May, June, July, August Sun Exposure Inland Part Sun Water