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Camassia leichtlinii


Great Camas




            Mike's Opinion

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A native North American bulb that when roasted is edible and was a food source for indigenous people.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Camassia
Species
leichtlinii
Category
Bulbs, Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
5a-9b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4
Temperature (°C)
-30- (-4)
Temperature (°F)
-20 -25
Height
90-120 cm
Spread
38-45 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
Cultivation
Prefers damp, rich soil in full sun. Good combination plants are Pulmonarias, ferns, and other bulbous allium species.
Shape
Tall and upright, forming large grass-like clumps.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Damp meadows.
Propagation
By dividing the bulbs (including offsets) or from seed which should be direct sown outdoors in the autumn.
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