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Zigadenus elegans

Scientific Name: Anticlea elegans

Also Known As

Alkali Grass
Mountain Death Camas
Mountain Deathcamas
White Camas

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Zigadenus elegans plant details

Zigadenus elegans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zigadenus elegans

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: melanthiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: native plant, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zigadenus elegans

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White Camas, native over much of the Western U.S., bulbous to 3' thriving in rich moist sites, keeled leaves, grow in clumps and sprout racemes of greenish white flowers; much hardier than the following.