| | | Family | Hyacinthaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Camassia quamash (common quamash) bears medium blue blossoms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |