Camassia quamash subsp. breviflora

Camassia

Asparagaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–9

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This western native camas produces stunning spikes of blue-violet flowers in spring, making it a beautiful addition to meadow gardens or moist borders. Plant bulbs in fall in rich, moisture-retentive soil with full sun to partial shade, and keep them consistently moist while in active growth. Foliage will die back naturally in summer, at which point watering can be significantly reduced until the following season.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Growing Season; Reduce Watering After Foliage Dies Back

Soil pH

5.7 – 7

Temperature

-10° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Nevada

Oregon

Washington

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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