Small flowered soaproot
Chlorogalum parviflorum
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, moths
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Find rebates in your areaBulb-forming perennial with wavy-edged strap-like leaves and tall slender flower stalks bearing small white to pale pink flowers that open in the evening, growing on dry grassy and rocky slopes.
Wildlife value
Evening-opening flowers attract night-flying moths as well as bees during the day.
Common questions
- How much sun does Small flowered soaproot need?
- Small flowered soaproot grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Small flowered soaproot bloom?
- Small flowered soaproot blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Small flowered soaproot native?
- Small flowered soaproot (Chlorogalum parviflorum) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Small flowered soaproot attract?
- Small flowered soaproot draws bees and moths.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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