Camassia quamash 'Blue Melody'
- Bulbous plant
- 30-40 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Variegated foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
A dark blue Camassia with variegated foliage. Height 40 cm. Flowering time: May-June. Suitable for borders and for growing under trees and shrubs.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - June |
| Flower colour | Dark |
| Leaf colour | Cream, Green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
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 'Blue Melody' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Camassia |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Origin | America, North |
