Camassia leichtinii Dark Blue

Stately spires of rich, deep indigo-blue flowers make this magnificent North American native bulb a standout star for early Summer gardens. Rising gracefully above clumps of strap-like, deep green foliage, the tall flower spikes open from the bottom upwards, revealing star-shaped blooms with contrasting bright yellow anthers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Highly versatile and moisture-tolerant, it excels in damp borders, naturalised in wild flower meadows, or planted alongside pond edges where its rich colour creates a breathtaking visual contrast with late-blooming Spring bulbs and early perennials. successfully.

Site: Tolerates some exposure. Tall flower spikes could be bent or snapped in severe winds
Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Prefers fertile, humus-rich soil, and thrives in damp soil, but dislikes sitting in stagnant water over winter
Planting Period: September to November
Flowering Period: April & May
Planting: Depth 4-6" (10-15cm) Spacing 6-8” (15-20 cm)
Height: 32" (80cm)

Image 1 by Tom Bech cropped and licensed under CC BY 2.0 
Image 2 by Rob Hodgkins cropped and licensed under CC BY 2.0