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'C' > CAMASSIA > leichtlinii > Caerulea Group >

CAMASSIA leichtlinii Caerulea Group

Commonly known as Quamash

Bulbous perennial. Violet-blue flower spikes. Hardy

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Deciduous
Blue - violet blue
Height - 80 cm (32in)
Spread - 10cm (4in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming bulbous perennial. Linear leaves 20-60cm (8-24in) long
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - a good cut flower
Pests & Diseases - wood pigeons have a taste for the leaves
Place of origin - western USA. Oregon
Flower Shape - Racemes - - 10-30cm (4-12in) long
Star-shaped - 5-7cm (2-2¾in) wide
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.