Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Camassia (kuh-MAS-ee-uh) (Info) Species: scilloides (sil-OY-dees) (Info)
Synonym:Camassia esculenta Synonym:Camassia hyacinthina
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Category: Bulbs Perennials
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)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Light Blue
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Deciduous Smooth-Textured Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
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