Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube'

Quamash

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Common Name:

Quamash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - Description

Every May garden should have this elegant flower. It's gorgeous in borders with spring-blooming perennials and excellent for naturalizing. Thrives in partial shade.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - Blooming

Star like, slender-petaled, violet-blue to white blossoms are carried on spikes in late spring, early summer.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - 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.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - 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.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - Pest

Prone to fungal leaf spots and leaf smut.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - Interesting facts

At one time, the bulbs of C. quamash were a major food source for Native Americans.

Quamash (Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') - 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.