Camassia quamash subsp. azurea
Camassia quamash subsp. azurea
Azure camas is a native Pacific Northwest bulb that thrives in moist meadow conditions with partial shade to full sun. Plant bulbs in fall at a depth of 3–4 inches in well-draining but moisture-retentive soil. Once established, it naturalizes readily and requires little maintenance beyond keeping the soil consistently moist during its spring blooming period.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Reduce After Foliage Dies Back
Soil pH
5.7 – 7
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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