Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii 'Blauwe Donau'

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Synonyms

Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Donau'
Camassia leichtlinii 'Blauwe Donau'
Camassia leichtlinii Blue Danube

Bulbs

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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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 1–2 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Asparagaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Clump forming, Columnar upright
Potentially harmful: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
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 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 This plant was part of the RHS Camassia (quamash) trial 2024-2026 https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards/ongoing-plant-trials/camassia

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