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Camassia leichtlinii ssp. suksdorfii 'Blauwe Donau' (Blue Danube)

Family Hyacinthaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Camassia leichtlinii ssp. suksdorfii 'Blauwe Donau' (Blue Danube) (camass) bears showy and faded blue blossoms during late spring. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, cut flowers, mass planting and naturalization.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Camassia leichtlinii ssp. suksdorfii 'Blauwe Donau' (Blue Danube) (camass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.