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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germinates best with diurnally fluctuating temperatures between 70 and 50 degrees F.

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Camassia leichtliniiCamassia leichtlinii

Great Camas, Large Camas, Leichtlin’s Camass

In Stock: 0.516 lb (Total:0.516lb)

Camassia leichtlinii

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Germination:

99%

Germination test:

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

60,291

Quantity:

0.52 lb

Collected in:

Oregon
Willamette valley

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835911

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: germinates best with diurnally fluctuating temperatures between 70 and 50 degrees F.

Native to: British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington

Native

Introduced

Experience the allure of Camassia leichtlinii, or Large Camas, Great Camas or Leichtlin’s Camass, a magnificent spring-flowering bulb that brings a touch of the wild to your garden with its breathtaking beauty. Native to the moist slopes and meadows of the Pacific Northwest, this perennial showcases star-shaped blooms in shades of white, cream, blue, or purple, kissed by vibrant yellow anthers. Its enchanting racemes, bearing 20-80 flowers each, majestically rise 2.5-4 feet above strap-shaped foliage, creating a stunning visual display.

Ideally sited in moist, fertile, acidic, and humusy soils, Great Camas performs superbly in full sun to part shade, with full sun being its preferred condition. Enjoy its vibrant blooms in late spring as it graces meadows, woodlands, and garden borders with its charismatic presence. Despite the foliage turning scruffy post-bloom, this plant's robust nature shines through, thriving with minimal care and bringing charm to every corner it inhabits.

Rich in history, the genus name "Camassia" pays homage to the Native American Indian term for plants whose bulbs were once a food staple. This plant, introduced to cultivation by German horticulturist Max Leichtlin, is a testament to heritage and beauty. It's an exceptional choice for adding a pop of color and ecological vibrancy to naturalized gardens. They will not bloom until the 3rd or 4th year when grown from seed. It's an edible treasure that enhances garden biodiversity—a true gem for the gardener's palette.