Blue Camas, Atlantic Camas, Quamash, Wild Hyacinth

Camassiascilloides

Genus
Camassia (kuh-MAS-ee-uh)
Species
scilloides (sil-OY-dees)
Synonym
Camassia fraseri
Camassia hyacinthina
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Somerton, Arizona

Stamford, Connecticut

Cordele, Georgia

Hinsdale, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Crothersville, Indiana

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Paris, Kentucky

Wayland, Massachusetts

Cole Camp, Missouri

Auburn, New Hampshire

North Bend, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Viola, Tennessee

Dripping Springs, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Crothersville, IN (Zone 5b) | May 2014 | positive

Noticed all the ratings were neutral and just had to give a Positive rating! We have this growing wild along the Muscatatuck river bank ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Blue Camas, Atlantic Camas, Quamash, Wild Hyacinth Camassia scilloides is Native to Texas and other States.

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

Propagation is very easy from seeds which are produced in abundance. Place drawstring bags over the seed heads, as it can be tricky to ...Read More

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