Camas
Camassia quamash
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Camassia quamash is a spring-flowering bulb with striking blue-purple flower spikes that light up wet meadows and garden beds. Historically harvested and cultivated by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for its nutritious bulbs, it thrives in moist conditions and makes an excellent pollinator plant.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Camassia quamash is a spring-flowering bulb with striking blue-purple flower spikes that light up wet meadows and garden beds. Historically harvested and cultivated by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest for its nutritious bulbs, it thrives in moist conditions and makes an excellent pollinator plant.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Camas grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation