Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Camassia

Species:

Camassia quamash subsp. breviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbs survive fire and plants resprout vigorously. Fire maintains open prairie habitat required by this species and reduces competing vegetation.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seed requires cold-moist stratification. Light may enhance germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases with storage.

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