Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii
Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii is a BC native with tall spires covered with masses of star-shaped blue flowers.
Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii is a tall camas producing elegant spires covered with masses of star-shaped deep blue to lavender blue flowers with attractive yellow stamens opening from the bottom to top for a long-lasting display on strong, willowy stems. Great camas can reach 30-36 inches tall. Naturalizes easily. Native from BC to southern California. Camassia grow in winter-wet soils that dry out in summer which means they will be tolerant of clay-heavy garden soils. Use in beds and borders en masse for visual impact, in the cottage and wildflower gardens, and in the vase. Along with C. quamash, this species was harvested by First Nations peoples as an important source of carbohydrates. Attracts bees. Deer and rabbit resistant. These plants are seed-grown.
Common Name: Great Camas
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Early Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Meadows, prairies and hillsides that are moist, at least in early spring.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: North America
