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Camassia quamash

  • 40-50 cm high
  • Blue flowers
  • Suitable as a cut flower
  • For a sunny position
Syn. esculenta. A dark blue Camassia, height 40 cm. Flowering time: May-June. Suitable for borders and for growing under trees and shrubs.

Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower

Growth

Fast

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 40 - 50 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour Blue, Dark
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Fast

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade
Moisture Average, Moist
Soil Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Camassia quamash
Genus Camassia
Family Asparagaceae
Origin America, North