Camassia quamash subsp. utahensis
Camassia quamash subsp. utahensis
The Utah camas is a beautiful spring-blooming bulb native to mountain meadows of the Intermountain West, producing striking blue-violet flower spikes in mid-spring. Plant bulbs in moist, well-drained to seasonally wet soil in a partially shaded location and water regularly during the growing season. It is a rewarding choice for native plant gardens and pollinator meadows in cooler inland regions.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Spring Growing Season; Minimal Watering In Summer Dormancy • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Moist To A Depth Of Several Inches; Do Not Allow Roots To Sit In Standing Water
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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