Camassia is a hardy plant that thrives in wet and heavy soil and is very sensitive to summer drought. A summer flower, it has stiff floral spikes which have masses of starry blooms. Native Americans used the bulbs for food. June-July.
Leichtlinii Alba Camassia
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Creamy white spikes.
Leichtlinii Alba Camassia produce up to 50 creamy white star-like flowers around and up the stalk which can reach up to 4 ft. tall in late spring.
Size: 16+ cm
Plant: 3 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Planting Depth: 4"
Height: 24"
Zone: 4-10
Exposure: Sunny/Semi-sunny
Quamash 'Esculenta' Camassia
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Naturalize well.
Quamash 'Esculenta' Camassia (also known as Small Camas) have violet blue flowers which grow at the end of the stem. Will spread from seed.
Size: 6+ cm
Plant: 10 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Planting Depth: 2"
Height: 14"
Zone: 4-10
Exposure: Sunny/Semi-sunny