Camassia scilloides
Wild Hyacinth
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Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Description
Camassia scilloides is a perennial herb known commonly as Atlantic camas, wild hyacinth, and eastern camas. It is native to the eastern half of North America, including Ontario and the eastern United States. It produces inflorescences up to half a meter tall from a bulb 1 to 3 centimeters wide. It has a few leaves each up to 60 centimeters long.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Blooming
Star like, slender-petaled, violet-blue to white blossoms are carried on spikes in late spring, early summer.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Growth
Plants grown from rounded, tunicate bulbs and produce grassy clumps of narrow, lance-shaped 1-2 foot long leaves. Grows best in sun or partial shade. Works well in a border or a wild flower meadow. Does good in containers. Flowers, long-lasting, as suitable for cutting.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Planting
Plant in moist situation, fairly heavy soil, where bulbs can remain undisturbed for many years. Bulbs should be 4 inches deep and 6 inches apart. Plant after weather cools in fall.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Pest
Prone to fungal leaf spots and leaf smut.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Interesting facts
At one time, the bulbs of C. quamash were a major food source for Native Americans.
Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) - Soil and irrigation
Ample water during growth and bloom. Does best in rich, moist soil with good drainage. Make sure soil does not become waterlogged.
