Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba' - flower bulb 12/14

Description
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Alba' (Camassia leichtlinii) produces attractive, white flowers from May to June. It prefers a well-drained, humusy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Frost hardiness
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Alba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Alba' sets beautiful accents together with: Dichter's narcissus, ornamental garden leek 'Mount Everest'.

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers of the Californian white-flowered quamash 'Alba' appear in clusters from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture