Camassia leichtlinii (Californian white quamash)

Botanical name

Camassia leichtlinii

Other names

Californian white quamash, Large camas, Wild hyacinth, Chlorogalum leichtlinii., Camassia esculenta leichtlinii

Genus

Camassia Camassia

Species

C. leichtlinii - C. leichtlinii is a bulbous perennial with mid-green, strap-shaped leaves. In mid-summer, it bears spikes of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers on erect stems.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect

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Colour

Flower

Cream in Summer

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers or leave to self-seed. Wait until foliage has died back before removing it.

Propagation methods

Offsets, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Camassia leichtlinii (Californian white quamash) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.2m after 1-2 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Waterside, Wildlife

Cultivation

Plant 10 to 15cm deep in soil that is reliably moist in spring in a sunny or lightly shaded position.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3