Camassia Quamash is a captivating native North American bulb that brings natural elegance to any landscape design. These star-shaped blue flowers create stunning visual impact when planted in drifts, offering a perfect solution for moist areas that dry out in summer. With their rich cultural history and ecological benefits, these low-maintenance bulbs provide exceptional value for commercial landscaping projects.
Nature's Blue Wonder for Versatile Landscapes
Camassia Quamash delivers remarkable beauty and adaptability for diverse landscape applications:
- Creates dramatic blue drifts in meadows, borders, and naturalized areas
- Thrives in challenging sites with seasonal moisture and summer drought
- Attracts essential pollinators including bumblebees and mason bees
- Offers deer resistance, reducing maintenance and replacement costs
- Features grass-like foliage that remains attractive before and during flowering
- Grows to approximately 14 inches tall, perfect for mid-border placements
- Naturalizes readily, providing increasing returns on investment over years
- Serves as an authentic native plant option for ecological restoration projects
These historically significant bulbs were once a staple food for Native American tribes, adding cultural depth to their landscape presence.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Camassia Quamash bulbs in fall, setting them 3 inches deep and allowing 5 bulbs per square foot for optimal display. They perform beautifully in full sun to partial shade and adapt well to various soil conditions, including heavy clay. While preferring consistent moisture during spring growth, they tolerate drier conditions after flowering as they enter summer dormancy. Expect stunning blue blooms in late spring to early summer, creating weeks of visual impact in zones 5-9.
Professional Landscape Solutions
Order Camassia Quamash in convenient bulk packaging of 100 bulbs per bag to efficiently cover larger commercial installations. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen provides premium quality bulbs specifically for landscape professionals, contractors, and retailers. Our trade-only purchasing program ensures you receive the quantity, quality, and value your business demands. Contact our team today to incorporate these versatile native bulbs into your upcoming landscape designs and installation projects.
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EAN code22326306
- CatalogLandscape
- Flower ColorBlue
- Singular UnitBulb
- Bloom Height14" / 35 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun, Shade
- Bloom TimeLate to Very Late Spring
- Plant Depth3 inches
- Spacing5 per Sq. Ft.
- Size6/+
- Packaged in100 Bulbs per Bag
- Zone5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- UsesDeer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameFall