Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea' - P13

Description
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Caerulea' (Camassia leichtlinii) produces attractive, blue flowers in May. It prefers a well-drained, humusy, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 70 - 80 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii 'Caerulea'.

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

Leaves
The leaves of Californian white-flowered quamash 'Caerulea' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Caerulea' 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 'Caerulea' sets beautiful accents together with: Dichter's narcissus, ornamental garden leek 'Mount Everest'.

Flower
The blue, star-shaped flowers of the Californian white-flowered quamash 'Caerulea' appear in clusters in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture