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Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'

  • Bulbous plant
  • 70-90 cm high
  • Blue flowers
  • Variegated foliage
  • Valuable foliage plant
A creamy white Camassia with variegated foliage, height 70 cm. Flowering time: May-June. Suitable for borders and for growing under trees and shrubs.

Garden use

Planting and use

Bedding Border Wild garden Prairie Park Small groups Large groups

Pots and small gardens

Along path

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Cut flower or dried flower

Cutflower

Ornamental value

Foliage plant Variegated

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 70 - 90 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour light
Leaf colour yellow green, green, white + green
Growth habit ascending
Growth rate fast

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade
Soil moisture average, moist
Soil texture light, normal
Humus normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'
Genus Camassia
Family Asparagaceae