Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii Caerulea Group
camass Caerulea Group
Caerulea Group are tall clump-forming bulbous perennial with long, linear leaves and star-shaped blue flowers in racemes on erect stems in late spring
Synonyms
Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea'Camassia leichtlinii Caerulea Group
see moreCamassia caeruleum
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Plant range
- W North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil. Intolerant of waterlogging and may need some protection from frosts in colder areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Remove offsets when dormant in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back faded flower spike
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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