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    Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Camas

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: liliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba' has elegant spires covered with masses of star-shaped white flowers. 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.

    Blooms: spring-summer, white/ early emerging, grass like foliage Zone 3-9. 32", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea'

    aka Sacajawea Variegated Camas

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Camassia leitchlinii

    aka Camassia leichtlinii, Camas, Great Camas

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
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    Camassia cusickii

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 10"-15"

    • sun
    • even moisture - high
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Camassia quamash 'Orion' flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Camassia quamash

    aka Camassia esculenta, Camas Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Camassia quamash flower by Leafari
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