Camassia leichtlinii ‘Alba’ features graceful spikes adorned with numerous star-shaped white blossoms. It is a taller and more imposing species compared to C. quamash. Indigenous from British Columbia down to southern California, this plant thrives in soils that remain moist during winter and dry out in summer, making it well-suited for clay-rich garden conditions.
Details
Botanical Name
Camassia leichtlinii 'Alba'
Common Name
Alba Camas
Hardiness Zone
- 3
Appearance
Max Height
4 feet
Max Spread
12 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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