Camass Overview
Bulbous perennial species with simple, narrow foliage and flowering spikes of starry, blue blooms around 7cm wide. Typically grows to around 80cm and prefers a well-draining, humus rich and fertile soil for optimal growth.
Camass
Camassia quamash
Also known as
Camosh, Quamash, Common Camassia, Bear's Grass, North American Wild Hyacinth, Blue Camass, Small Camas, Star Camas
Camassia quamash 6380 by (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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How to propagate Camass
Division
By division or from seed.
Seed
Bulbs
Bulbs should be planted in late autumn.
Other uses of Camass
Culinary, ornamental