Camassia leichtlinii - Great Camas
| Description | Great camas, with its large starry-blue flowers, is easily mistaken for the more common Camassia quamash, which has an overlapping range. Plant bulbs in the fall, 4-6" inches deep and 6" apart. Water well and cover with soil and a 2" layer of mulch. Special value to bees. |
| Plant Type | Perennial bulb. |
| Flower Color | Pale blue, purple or white. |
| Bloom Period | April-June |
| Height at Maturity | 24-48" |
| Plant Spacing | 6" |
| Light Requirements | Sun, tolerates part shade. |
| Moisture Needs | Medium. Dry in summer. |
| Soil Type |
Wet, soggy, deep. |