Large Camas

Camassia Leichtlinii

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Overview

Camassia leichtlinii, or Large Camas, thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching heights of 2-3 feet. This perennial boasts tall spires of starry blue flowers in late spring, adding vertical interest to gardens. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it excels in moist, well-drained soils. Its striking blooms make for captivating backdrops in borders and are ideal for naturalizing meadows. Bulbs should be planted 4-6 inches deep and 4-8 inches apart.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — Camassia leichtlinii, or Large Camas, thrives in USDA zones 4-8, reaching heights of 2-3 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asparagaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — is a robust and captivating perennial bulb known for its striking vertical accents and vivid blossoms; camassia

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — this plant is highly valued in landscape designs for its ability to add height and color to perennial borders, image 27

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — A native to the western United States; this plant is highly valued in landscape designs for its ability to add height and

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — about 20 to 30 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide; bulbs should be planted 4-6 inches deep and 4-8 inches apart

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — and meadows.<br><br>Reaching heights of 24 to 30 inches; preferring full sun to partial shade, it excels in moist

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — Large Camas thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8, image 29

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — displaying its splendor from late spring to early summer; blue and white flowers in the garden

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — Blooms are typically a deep blue or sometimes creamy white, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches across; about 20 to 30 inches

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; a native to the western United States

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — This plant prefers full sun to light shade and requires moderately fertile; bulb for full or half

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — bulb for full or half; once established, it is quite low maintenance, only requiring division every few years to maintain

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — blue and white flowers in the garden; this perennial boasts tall spires of starry blue flowers in late spring, adding

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — bulb with blue and white blooms; and meadows.<br><br>Reaching heights of 24 to 30 inches

Large Camas (Camassia Leichtlinii) — Once established, it is quite low maintenance, only requiring division every few years to maintain vigor; this plant

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