Atlantic Camas, Wild Hyacinth, Camassia esculenta, Quamasia hyacinthina
Camassia scilloides (Wild Hyacinth) is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with upright racemes, 4-12 in. long (10-30 cm), of up to 20 sweet-scented, star-shaped, lavender to very pale blue, almost white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens. Blooming for about a month in spring to early summer, the flowers open sequentially from bottom to top. Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies. Borne on naked flowering stalks, they rise atop a pretty foliage clump of long, narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves. The leaves turn yellow after blooming and by midsummer the entire plant has faded into the earth. The bulbs are edible and were an important food source for some Native American tribes and early European settlers. A striking feature in the garden, this useful bulb adds something different to the borders at a time when the summer perennials have not yet hit their stride. Wild Hyacinth is a wonderful addition to both prairie and woodland gardens. If the plants are happy, they gently reseed into the surrounding area.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Camassia |
Common names | Wild Hyacinth, Camas, Camash |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Camassia |
Common names | Wild Hyacinth, Camas, Camash |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Depth | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Camassia scilloides (Wild Hyacinth) do I need for my garden?
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