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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.15m
max. spread |
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0.25m
max. height |
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Camassia cusickii
Other names: Cusick's camas
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Genus: Camassia
Species: C. cusickii - C. cusickii is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with linear foliage and spikes of light-blue star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer.
Camassia cusickii is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Spring; Blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Camassia cusickii (Cusick's camas) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.15m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant 10 to 15cm deep in soil that is reliably moist in spring in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Camassia cusickii (Cusick's camas) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:35
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