Camassia leichtlinii |Alba|

Camassia is a small American genus of bulbous plants that produce long, straight stems bearing dozens of small, star-shaped flowers in varying shades of blue, cream, and white. Unlike most bulbs, Camassias are quite tolerant of winter wet and will prosper in damp sites where Tulips and Lilies will not survive. Camassias flower in late spring -- a crucial time for the garden -- most Daffodils are gone, but the full glory of June perennials still lies ahead. The leaves of Camassias turn yellow and disappear in summer, making room for annuals and other plants that will gladly fill in for the rest of the season

• rowing up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm), this beauty naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
• Easily grown in full sun to part shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Prefers full sun. Needs regular moisture during the growing season, but will tolerate drier conditions after bloom as the plants head for summer dormancy. Intolerant of waterlogging and may need some protection from frost in cold areas
• Ignored by deer and rodents. Clay soil, dry soil, and wet soil tolerant.
• Generally pest and disease free
• Stunning in beds and borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Spectacular in large sweeping drifts. For the best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 10 to 15 bulbs). Excellent as cut flowers.
• Mixes beautifully with other late spring flowering bulbs and creates stunning combinations with pink or white Delphiniums, Peonies, or Irises.
• To be planted in the fall, 4-6 in. deep (10-15 cm) and 6 in. apart (15 cm).

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Requirement
Hardiness	3,4,5,6,7,8
Heat Zones	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Climate Zones	1, 2, 3, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 1A, 3B
Plant Type	Bulbs, Perennials
Plant Family	Asparagaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Late Spring, Early Summer
Height	1' - 2', 2' - 3'
Spread	1' - 2', 2' - 3'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Garden Styles	Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
Planting Place	Beds and Borders