The Evening Bloomer



John and I visit the soap plant.

Soap Plant



or Chlorogalum pomeridianum, Lily family, spring up after the rain.

Soap Plant



with beads of water on its gray green spear-like leaves.

New Growth



Soap plant (Chlorogalum pomeridianum) sprouting on the road.

Night Bloomer



I still have not seen one in bloom. Chlorogalum is impressively tall and found in the wetter parts of the ranch.

Soap Plant




Chlorogalum pomeridianum is known for its evening flower display. The bulbs of this relative of the onion were used by the Indians for cleaning.