Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'

Also Known As

Sacajawea Variegated Camas

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea' plant details

Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, showy, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea' has elegant spires covered with masses of star-shaped white flowers with glittering yellow anthers and with variegated foliage. The green leaves sport a thin white edge. This is a larger more stately species than C. quamash. Native from BC to southern California. Camassia grow in winter-wet soils that dry out in summer which means they will be tolerant of clay-heavy garden soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Pure white, starry-flowers in late spring & early summer. Variegated sword like leaves. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

2' tall white flower spike is complemented by showy green leaves dramatically edged in white. An exciting new introduction that is beautiful in bloom or not - a scintillating vertical variegation for spring contrast. Summer dormant bulb.