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CAMASSIA leichtlinii 'Alba'
Commonly known as Californian white-flowered quamash
(syn. C. leitchtlinii subsp. leichtlinii). Creamy white starry flower spikes
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
A good cut flower -
Pests & Diseases
Wood pigeons have a taste for the leaves -
Place of origin
Northwestern USA -
White
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Racemes10-30cm (4-12in) long
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Star-shaped5-7cm (2-2¾in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
10cm (4in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialBulbous perennial with linear leaves 20-60cm (8-24in) long. Flower segments twist together as they fade
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
Ornamental bulb. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size1m (39in)
10cm (4in)
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