Camassia cusickii, 6 bulbs

Star-shaped, frosty blue flowers with pronounced, contrasting yellow anthers cap the vertical spikes of Camassia cusickii. Christened for American botanist William Conklin Cusick, this native of the Pacific Northwest has enjoyed wider cultivation and, like other Camassias, will thrive in moist soil. Heirloom, late1800s.

This small American genus of bulbous plants produces long, straight stems bearing dozens of small, star-shaped flowers in varying shades of blue, cream, and white. Unlike most bulbs, Camassias are quite tolerant of winter wet and will prosper in damp sites. Camassias flower in late spring, a time when most Daffodils and Tulips are gone, but the full glory of June perennials still lies ahead.

For more information on growing Camassia, click Growing Guide.

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Latin Name Pronunciation: kah-mass'-ee-ah

Bulb size: 7-8 cm 

Camassia is one of very few bulbs that tolerate moist soil, so it's a good candidate to plant near a pond or stream, as long as the bulb is above the water table. Plant 5-6 in. deep, 5-6 in. apart (4-5 per sq. ft.) in average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade.

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