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    Chlorogalum purpureum

    Also Known As

    • Chlorogalum purpureum var. purpureum
    • Purple Amole

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Chlorogalum purpureum plant details

    Chlorogalum purpureum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Chlorogalum purpureum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chlorogalum purpureum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Chlorogalum purpureum plant

    How to Grow Chlorogalum purpureum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Chlorogalum pomeridianum

    aka California Soap Root, Soap Plant, Wavy-leafed Soap Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Chlorogalum pomeridianum flower by The Watershed Nursery
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