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Camassia leichtlinii

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 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Camassia leichtlinii (camass) bears showy and faded blue blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. This plant is erect in form and has foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, mass planting, naturalization, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Cautions Be advised that Camassia leichtlinii (camass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.