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Also Known As

  • Atlantic Camas
  • Eastern Camas
  • Wild Hyacinth

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

7 bulbs ($7.15 ea) | $50

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4989 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

12 bulbs ($6.25 ea) | $75

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4999 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

20 bulbs ($5.00 ea) | $100

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Camassia scilloides plant details

Camassia scilloides is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camassia scilloides

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
Uses: bare root shipping available, larger quantity available, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camassia scilloides

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Star like bluish flowers on a 12" to 18" stem. Full shade to part sun, prefers rich organic soil.
This rare native bulb is prized for its gorgeous wands of light blue flowers. Extremely long-lived, it will return every spring to grace your prairie garden. The bulbs can be divided every 5 years to produce more plants. Requires a rich, slightly moist soil for best results. Hardy to Zones 4 - 8.

Gardening facts about Camassia scilloides plant

How to Grow Camassia scilloides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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