Buy Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg'

Also Known As

Zwanenburg Cusicks Camas

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-8b

4x5" | $21

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Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg' plant details

Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Camassia cusickii 'Zwanenburg' is a special deep blue form of Cusick's camas perfect for growing in full sun to part shade in average to moist soils. Native to eastern Oregon, the species normally has star-shaped, pale icy blue flowers on stems from two to three feet in height. Very hardy. Camassia grow in winter-wet soils that dry out in summer which means they will be tolerant of clay-heavy garden soils.