Camassia quamash (Camas)

Lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers open in spritely fashion on upright racemes in a field of green with white daffodils

Camassia quamash (Camas)

With the enchanting look of a meadow wildflower, this unique upright bulb plant is sure to win a place in the hearts of gardeners everywhere. Camassia quamash is a real charmer with erect racemes of blooms in the most beautiful shade of lavender-blue we've seen in a long time. The carefree plant emerges in late spring to early summer, quickly and efficiently filling in the bare spaces left behind by the spring blooms that have already faded for the season. A favorite of butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, this camas is an excellent choice for any landscape. It is also a fantastic naturalizer that returns yearly with increased blooms and vigor.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
Mature Height 15 - 18 inches
Bloom Time Late spring to early summer (May-June)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship As6+ CM Bulb
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators
Naturalizes Well

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Botanical Name: Camassia quamash

Availability: Preorder. Ships in Fall

SKU: #70111

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Camassia quamash
Ship As:
Bulb
Size:
6+ CM
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Blue
Flower Form:
Upright racemes studded with dozens of six-petaled, 2", star-shaped lavender-blue flowers with yellow anthers and whisper-green centers
Foliage Type:
Camas have the signature strap-like leaves, with the flowering stem rising above the graceful cascade of leaves.
Mature Spread:
4 - 5 inches
Spacing:
5 - 6 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Plant 5" deep and 5 to 6" apart. Full sun is best but has tolerance of partial shade.
Soil Moisture:
Moist, fertile soil. Tolerant of many soil types and can thrive in heavy clay.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
None not needed

Winter Care:
None special
Planting Depth:
5" deep
Watering Requirements:
Keep soil moist during the spring.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year in the spring.

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K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Fall 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroots
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A - 6B	9/2/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24
7A - 10B	9/23/24 - 12/6/24	12/2/24

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