Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Camassia

Species:

Camassia quamash subsp. maxima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

80 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbs survive fire and resprout vigorously. Fire historically maintained camas meadows by preventing woody encroachment.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

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