Camassia leichtlinii 'Blauwe Donau'
A bulbous perennial to 1.2m high, with linear, strap-shaped green leaves. Clusters of starry, soft violet-blue flowers are held on flowering spikes high above the foliage, and open in sequence from the bottom to the top of the stem in mid to late spring
Synonyms
Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Donau'Camassia leichtlinii 'Blauwe Donau'
see moreCamassia leichtlinii Blue Danube
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Camassia are bulbous perennials with narrow, channelled leaves and erect racemes of star-shaped violet-blue or creamy-white flowers in early summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in autumn, 10-15cm deep in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Will grow in sun or partial shade, but does not tolerate waterlogging. Mulch in winter in cold areas. May have the potential to become a nuisance due to prolific self-seeding if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, or by division, removing offsets from the parent bulb when dormant in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead as flowers fade
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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