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Camassia leichtlinii 'Semiplena' (d)
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camas 'Semiplena'

An upright clump-forming, bulbous perennial with strap-like, dark-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense racemes of star-shaped, creamy-white flowers in May/June.

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Purple White Green
Summer Cream Purple White Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical 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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. 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 offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead faded flowers spikes

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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