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    • Photo of Camassia quamash 'Orion' flower by Secret Garden Growers

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    Buy Camassia quamash 'Orion'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic

    size

    • H: 15"-18"
    • W: 10"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    3" | $11

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    Camassia quamash 'Orion' plant details

    Camassia quamash 'Orion' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - high water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in clay soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Camassia quamash 'Orion'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: naturalizing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Camassia quamash 'Orion'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: clay

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This selection has deep violet blue, star shaped flowers in spikes, May to June. This 15-18" tall naturalizing bulbous perennial enjoys moist to wet soil, at least during the bloom period. Tolerant of clay soil & blooms best in full sun. Ours thrives at pond edge and competes with native grasses, poking its deep blue spires up every May. Easy to grow.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Blooms: spring-summer, sky blue, yellow stamen/ early emerging, blue-green foliage Zone 3-9. 24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Camassia quamash 'Orion' plant

    How to Grow Camassia quamash 'Orion'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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