Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii
Family - Asparagaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Western North America
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H4
Height - up to 90cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The Topiary Meadow
Description: A bulbous Perennial with an upright habit. Dark green leaves are linear in shape with pointed tips and are held at the base of the stems. Star-shaped flowers are a rich shade of violet-blue and have narrow petals. Each Bloom has a central cluster of long stamens with golden Anthers. The flowers are held in Racemes on vertical stems and are produced in late spring.
Flower:
Star-shaped flowers are a rich shade of violet-blue and have narrow petals. Each bloom has a prominent cluster of long stamens with golden anthers. The blooms are held in racemes on vertical stems and are produced in May. The withered petals twist around the developing seed heads.
Flower colour: Violet-blue
Flower shape: Star-shaped flowers held in racemes
Flowering time: May
Foliage:
Dark green leaves are linear in shape with pointed tips. The leaves are held at the base of the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Division or seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture-retentive soil. Excellent for use in meadows.