Most bulbs need a well-drained soil but this Camassia will thrive in moist clay soils or light and sandy soils, and everything in between. The intense blue flowers of this North American are produced from May to June, attracting a wide range of pollinators. Grows to 60cm tall and 20cm apart in full sun or partial shade.
Camassia quamash
Position: Flower border / Lawns
Flowering months: May_/ Jun
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Moist but well-drained / Well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)