Narrowleaf Soap Plant
Chlorogalum angustifolium
Scott Loarie from San Francisco, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Chlorogalum
- Species:
- Chlorogalum angustifolium
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and open woodlands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seed may be rapidly collected by stripping fruit capsules when capsules split open. Seed can be rapidly cleaned with a seed or soil sieve and/or blowing off chaff. General distribution is California to southern Oregon. Heavy soils of grasslands or woodlands below 500 meters.
Source: npn.rngr.net