Camassia quamash

Blue Camas, Common Camash

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, woodland garden
Height 12" to 15" / 30cm to 40cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America