Soap Plant

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Soap Plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum var. pomeridianum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in bluffs, at elevations from 0-4900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Sunset Zones

5, 7*, 8, 9*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Bluffs, grassland, dry open places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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The Brown Elfin

Callophrys augustinus

Alternative names

Common names:

Common Soaproot, Wavyleaf Soap Plant

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