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Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)

Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)

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  • Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)
    • Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)
    • Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)
    • Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)

    Chlorogalum pomeridianum - Soap Plant (Seed)

    Beautiful 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.

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    Plant Characteristics
    Species NameChlorogalum pomeridianum
    Common NameSoap Plant, Wavyleaf Soap Plant
    Plant TypeBulbs
    Height by Width1ft. x 2ft.
    Flower ColorWhite, Cream
    Flowering MonthsMay, June, July, August
    Sun ExposureInland-Part Sun
    Water RequirementLow
    Soil TypeAny
    Sowing SeasonFall/Winter
    Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy

    * Sowing difficulty levels:
    • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
    • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
    • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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