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Cusick Camass

Camassia Cusickii

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Overview

Cusick's Camass (Camassia cusickii) is a striking perennial, boasting impressive spikes of star-shaped blue flowers. Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8, it flourishes in full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soils. Typically reaching 2–3 feet in height, this lovely North American native adds vertical interest to gardens, blooming in late spring to early summer. Its bulbs can be toxic if ingested, so caution in pet-friendly spaces is advised.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–8Type Bulb
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — the Cusick Camass is low-maintenance
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — bulb with blue bloomsCusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — is a perennial bulb native to the Pacific Northwest of the United StatesCusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — and is particularly well-suited for naturalistic garden designs.<br><br>Known for its stout and sturdy stemsCusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — blue flowers in the gardenCusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — It is tolerant of wet conditions in the winter and springCusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3‚Äì8, it flourishes in full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soils+21

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Liliaceae

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Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — the Cusick Camass is low-maintenance
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — bulb with blue blooms
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — is a perennial bulb native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — and is particularly well-suited for naturalistic garden designs.<br><br>Known for its stout and sturdy stems
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — blue flowers in the garden
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — It is tolerant of wet conditions in the winter and spring
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3‚Äì8, it flourishes in full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soils
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — In late spring to early summer, the Cusick Camass boasts lofty racemes adorned with star-shaped flowers
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Its bulbs can be toxic if ingested, so caution in pet-friendly spaces is advised
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Its foliage creates an elegant backdrop for its impressive flower spikes
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — this lovely North American native adds vertical interest to gardens
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — making it a worthwhile addition to an ecologically-minded garden
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Typically reaching 2‚Äì3 feet in height
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — This eye-catching wildflower thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — scientifically known as Camassia cusickii
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — and offers an outstanding display that simultaneously supports pollinator populations
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3‚Äì8, it flourishes in full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soils; whether planted
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Camassia cusickii prefers full sun to light shade and flourishes in moist
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — boasting impressive spikes of star-shaped blue flowers
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Typically reaching 2‚Äì3 feet in height; cusick's Camass (Camassia cusickii) is a striking perennial
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — boasting impressive spikes of star-shaped blue flowers; and is particularly well-suited for naturalistic garden
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Cusick's Camass (Camassia cusickii) is a striking perennial; typically reaching 2‚Äì3 feet in height
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Whether planted in clusters or as individual specimens
Cusick Camass (Camassia Cusickii) — Camassia cusickii can reach a height of 24 to 30 inches
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