Camassia quamash - this variety is popular among gardeners for garden decoration. The flowers are excellent for cutting, decorating flower beds, bouquets, and growing in pots.
The plant's leaves are basal, linear, green, and smooth in texture. The flowers are small, star-shaped when open. They consist of 6 elongated petals. The color is cornflower blue. Stamens and pistil are yellow. Scent is absent.
- Flower diameter: 3—5 cm.
- Plant height: 40 cm.
- Flower color: cornflower blue.
- Flowering period: June.
Can grow in any moisture-retaining soil. A drainage layer is necessary for water runoff. A layer of humus is important as a nutritional component for the plant. Before planting, it is best to dig over the soil and add humus.
Planting time. Bulbs should be planted in the soil in September-October, when the plant is dormant.
Planting location. The plant prefers bright areas of the garden, but not direct sunlight. Light partial shade is quite suitable for planting.
Planting depth. In prepared soil, make holes and plant to a depth of approximately 15 cm. The depth is calculated by the size (diameter) of the bulb. If the bulb is planted in light soil, the depth will be equal to three bulb diameters; in heavy soil — two. The distance between flowers in group planting should be 15 cm.
Care. The Camassia Quamash flower needs fertilization during stem growth and budding. Watering should be active during stem growth; otherwise — only as the soil dries out.