Commonly called the Indian hyacinth or camas lily, the native North American Camassia quamash showcases light blue to lavender open blooms that naturalize splendidly as time passes. The late-spring bloomer grows quick and easy in light shade and full sun.
First planted by Native Americans hundreds of years ago to enjoy as a culinary delicacy, the Camassia quamash is now enjoyed for its slim lengths of cream anthers and beautiful blooms that are formed from slightly cupped wide-spaced petals. In late spring, the blooms that sit atop tall, thin dark green stems open just as peonies and roses begin to flower.
The vigorous, long-lasting C. quamash is resistant to many disease and pests. It tends to grow well in sufficient drainage and a variety of soils, even those that are acidic, heavy or wet, as long as it receives a maximum of a one-quarter day of shade. Flower growth is 12 to 24 inches high and 3 to 6 inches wide.
| Genus | Camassia |
| Species | quamash |
| Item Form | Pack of 20 |
| Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Bloom Start To End | Late Spring - Early Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 24 in |
| Plant Width | 6 in |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Light Blue |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained, Wet |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Clay, Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Ground Cover, Naturalizing, Outdoor, Cut Flowers |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Idaho |
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