Chlorogalum (pomeridianum)
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Betty Young Nurseries Sr Manager Bldg 201, Fort Mason San Francisco, California 94123 415-331-6917 415-331-7521 (fax) byoung@ggnpa.org |
| Family Scientific Name: | Liliaceae | ||
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| Family Common Name: | Lily Family | ||
| Scientific Name: | Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC) Kunth. | ||
| Common Name: | Wavyleaf Soapplant | ||
| Species Code: | CHLPOM | ||
| Ecotype: | Marin County, California | ||
| General Distribution: | C. pomeridianum is found on dry open hills below 5000 feet elevation; from southern Oregon to San Diego County, California. | ||
| Propagation Goal: | plants | ||
| Propagation Method: | seed | ||
| ProductType: | Container (plug) | ||
| Stock Type: | Deepot 40 | ||
| Time To Grow: | 2 Years | ||
| Target Specifications: | Height: N/A<br> Caliper: N/A<br> Root System: Firm plug in container. | ||
| Propagule Collection: |
Seeds are collected between July 11th and September 21st. Seed is black and rough textured, about 5 t0 7 mm long at maturity. |
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| Propagule Processing: |
Seed Cleaning:N/A Storage Conditions: Seeds are kept dry and stored in a refrigerator. Seeds/gram: 132 |
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| Pre-Planting Treatments: | Dry seeds for 2 weeks and then cold stratify in perlite for 2 months. | ||
| Growing Area Preparation/ Annual Practices for Perennial Crops: |
Fully Controlled Greenhouse. Sowing Method: Transplanting Germinants. 10 grams of seeds are sown per flat containing Sunshine Mix #4 Aggregate Plus (peat moss, perlite, major and minor nutrients, gypsum, and dolomitic lime). Seeds are covered with media. Flats are watered in with an automatic irrigation system. Seeds are sown on March 1st. % Germination: 40% |
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| Establishment Phase: |
Seeds germinate 10 days after sowing. Seedlings are transplanted 10 days after germination to individual containers 2"x10" tubes (Deepot 40) containing standard potting mix of peat moss, fir bark, perlite, and sand. Transplant Survival averages 75%. |
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| Length of Establishment Phase: | 20 days | ||
| Active Growth Phase: | 3 months after transplanting, fertilize with Nutricote fertilizer NPK (13-13-13). It will produce 1 leaf and die back by summer, Developing bulbs should not be overwatered. Plants will resprout in the greenhouse by mid winter. | ||
| References: | A California Flora and Supplement, Munz, P., University of California Press, Berkeley and London, 1973. | ||
Citation:
Young, Betty. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC) Kunth. plants Deepot 40; San Francisco, California. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/20). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.
