Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to12 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue Other: cusickii has light blue flowers --- variety camassia esculenta has dark blue flowers |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2011 Great Plant Picks award winner |