Camassia ‘Esculenta’ Quamash Bulbs – Purple-Blue
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$4.99
Unit price perBring a touch of North American native beauty to your garden with Camassia quamash, also known as Camas or Wild Hyacinth. This easy-to-grow bulb produces elegant upright spikes covered in star-shaped purple-blue flowers, creating a beautiful display from late spring into early summer.
Each flower features six delicate tepals, a green centre and bright yellow stamens. The blooms open gradually from the bottom of the flower spike upward, providing a long-lasting display. Camassia naturalizes easily and can gently reseed when conditions are right, returning year after year.
Why You'll Like It
- Beautiful purple-blue flowers — Tall flower spikes are covered in delicate, star-shaped blooms with contrasting yellow stamens.
- Native North American perennial — A beautiful choice for naturalistic and wildlife-friendly gardens.
- Long-lasting blooms — Flowers open progressively along the spike for an extended seasonal display.
- Great for cut flowers — Tall, elegant flower stems make a beautiful addition to spring and summer arrangements.
- Naturalizes easily — Once established, Camassia can gently spread and return year after year.
- Easy to grow — A low-maintenance perennial bulb suitable for a variety of garden settings.
- Deer resistant — A great option for gardens where deer are a concern.
Where to Plant
Camassia looks beautiful planted in garden beds, borders, cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. It also works beautifully planted in groups for a naturalized effect.
Growing Information
Colour: Purple-Blue
Height: 12"
Flower Size: 3"
Sun: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water: Water as needed
Fragrance: No
Deer Resistant: Yes
Skill Level: Easy
Hardiness: Zones 4–11
Planting Information
Plant: September–December
Bloom: June–July
Planting Depth: 4"
Spacing: 4" apart
Pack Size: 10 Bulbs
Great For
Garden Beds • Borders • Wildflower Meadows • Naturalizing • Cut Flower Gardens • Cottage Gardens
Plant in fall and look forward to graceful spikes of purple-blue blooms the following summer.
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Camassia ‘Esculenta’ Quamash Bulbs – Purple-Blue
Bring a touch of North American native beauty to your garden with Camassia quamash, also known as Camas or Wild Hyacinth. This easy-to-grow bulb produces elegant upright spikes covered in star-shaped purple-blue flowers, creating a beautiful display from late spring into early summer.
Each flower features six delicate tepals, a green centre and bright yellow stamens. The blooms open gradually from the bottom of the flower spike upward, providing a long-lasting display. Camassia naturalizes easily and can gently reseed when conditions are right, returning year after year.
Why You'll Like It
- Beautiful purple-blue flowers — Tall flower spikes are covered in delicate, star-shaped blooms with contrasting yellow stamens.
- Native North American perennial — A beautiful choice for naturalistic and wildlife-friendly gardens.
- Long-lasting blooms — Flowers open progressively along the spike for an extended seasonal display.
- Great for cut flowers — Tall, elegant flower stems make a beautiful addition to spring and summer arrangements.
- Naturalizes easily — Once established, Camassia can gently spread and return year after year.
- Easy to grow — A low-maintenance perennial bulb suitable for a variety of garden settings.
- Deer resistant — A great option for gardens where deer are a concern.
Where to Plant
Camassia looks beautiful planted in garden beds, borders, cottage gardens and wildflower meadows. It also works beautifully planted in groups for a naturalized effect.
Growing Information
Colour: Purple-Blue
Height: 12"
Flower Size: 3"
Sun: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water: Water as needed
Fragrance: No
Deer Resistant: Yes
Skill Level: Easy
Hardiness: Zones 4–11
Planting Information
Plant: September–December
Bloom: June–July
Planting Depth: 4"
Spacing: 4" apart
Pack Size: 10 Bulbs
Great For
Garden Beds • Borders • Wildflower Meadows • Naturalizing • Cut Flower Gardens • Cottage Gardens
Plant in fall and look forward to graceful spikes of purple-blue blooms the following summer.
$4.99
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