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Blue Danube Wild Hycinth

Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube'

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Overview

The Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube', a vibrant perennial, features striking spikes of deep-blue star-shaped flowers in late spring. Thriving in zones 4-8, it reaches 24-30 inches in height with a spread of 15-18 inches. Preferring full sun to part shade, this wild hyacinth is perfect for naturalizing in meadows or accenting borders. It tolerates moist conditions, making it ideal for waterside planting. Adds bold color and vertical interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type Bulb, Perennial
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Preferring full sun to part shade
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — It tolerates moist conditions, making it ideal for waterside plantingBlue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — scientifically called Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube'Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — this wild hyacinth is perfect for naturalizing in meadows or accenting bordersBlue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it reaches 24-30 inches in height with a spread of 15-18 inchesBlue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — The Blue Danube Wild HyacinthBlue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Adds bold color and vertical interest+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae

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Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Preferring full sun to part shade
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — It tolerates moist conditions, making it ideal for waterside planting
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — scientifically called Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube'
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — this wild hyacinth is perfect for naturalizing in meadows or accenting borders
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Thriving in zones 4-8, it reaches 24-30 inches in height with a spread of 15-18 inches
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — The Blue Danube Wild Hyacinth
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — Adds bold color and vertical interest
Blue Danube Wild Hycinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Blue Danube') — features striking spikes of deep-blue star-shaped flowers in late spring
Photographs by 2 contributors

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