Camassia Quamash
25 bulbs for € 5.62
(syn esculenta)
A low-growing Camassia species that is very suitable for naturalization. It blooms after tulips and daffodils, making it a great addition to the border. The plants have a graceful, upright growth habit. The flowers are highly favored by bumblebees and bees.
Nutrient-rich soil that can be somewhat moist in summer.
It was discovered in 1805 during the Lewis & Clark expedition. Various animal and plant species collected and described during the expedition still bear the name of Lewis and/or Clark in their scientific designation.
The famous English gardener William Robinson (1870) noted the Camassia quamash as very suitable for naturalization in grass.
The Camassia comes with 5-6 species originally from the mountains and prairies of the western part of North America. Native Americans ate the cooked bulbs, which taste somewhat like a potato but, when cooked, resemble a rubber ball. The range of the Camassia extends from Lake Erie down to California and overlaps in the south with the area of Calochortus, which was also eaten by Native Americans. The Latin name Camassia originated from the pronunciation of the Native Americans who called the edible bulbs quamash. Additionally, the Native word camas means fruit.
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Rich, well-drained soil
Sun, partial sun
Color: violet-blue
Height: 35-40 cm
Size: 6/+
Blooming period: May-June
Winter hardy
