Camassia leichtlinii 'Coerulea'

Giant Blue Camas, Quamash

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.40m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing