California Soaproot/Amole
Chlorogalum pomeridian
This incredible multi-function plant has been used by native peoples on the West Coast for millennia. The white part of the bulb can be directly lathered into a laundry soap, shampoo, or hand soap. The fibers surrounding the brown bulb can be used to make cleaning brushes.
Water: Drought Tolerant, do not water during dry season once established as it goes dormant
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Perennial forb, low growing rosette of long, wavy edged light-green leaves 8" to 16" wide. Dry season dormant and evening blooms.
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Dry, poor soils
Origin: Oregon and California
Additional Characteristics: California Native
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