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Camassia quamash

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.