Winter Garden Tips

Camassia, Wild Hyacinth, Quamash

Camassia leichtlinii
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Botanical Name

Camassia leichtlinii

Hardiness

Zones 5 to 9

Height

3 to 4 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: white, blue, purple, cream

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist to wet, fertile

Planting and Care

Plant bulbs 4-6" deep and 6" apart in fall. Leaves will go dormant in the heat of summer after flowering.

Problems

None serious

Varieties to Consider

'Blue Danube' - 30-36" tall, blue flowers

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