Camassia leichtlinii 'Sacajawea' - P13

Description
The Californian white-flowered quamash 'Sacajawea' (Camassia leichtlinii) produces attractive, white flowers in April. It also has decorative, linear, blue-green leaves with a white edge. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and grows up to 0 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Californian white-flowered quamash 'Sacajawea' are blue-green, linear and have a white margin.

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

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers of Californian white-flowered quamash 'Sacajawea' appear in clusters in April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture