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Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth

Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea'

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Overview

The Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', or Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth, boasts striking spikes of starry, deep blue flowers. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, this hardy perennial reaches up to 2-3 feet in height. It flourishes in moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for naturalizing in meadows or planting in borders. Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and providing a stunning vertical accent.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — scientifically named Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea'
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — boasts striking spikes of starryCaerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and providing a stunningCaerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — It flourishes in moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for naturalizing in meadows or plantingCaerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — Thriving in full sun or partial shade, this hardy perennial reaches up to 2-3 feet in height

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae

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Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — scientifically named Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea'
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — boasts striking spikes of starry
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and providing a stunning
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — It flourishes in moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for naturalizing in meadows or planting
Caerulea Group Wild Hyacinth (Camassia Leichtlinii 'Caerulea') — Thriving in full sun or partial shade, this hardy perennial reaches up to 2-3 feet in height
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