Plant Description
Camassia quamash
Common Camas is a bright spot of spring color, known for its purple, star-shaped flowers. It grows well in wet meadows that are seasonally flooded in the winter, and dry out in the summer.
A Common Camas plant in bloom.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Used by pollinators |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-7 |
| Bloom Time | April-July |
| Bloom Color | Purple or Blue |
| Habitat Type | Prairie or meadow |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Aspargales |
| Family | Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae |
| Genus | Camassia |
| Species | C. quamash |
