Camassia cusickii
Cusick Camass
Description
The camissa has star-like, slender-petaled blossoms, which are carried on spikes during the late spring and early summer. Its basal leaves are like grass, and dry quickly after bloom. Most species of this plant are native to moist meadows, marshes, and fields in the northwest and in northern California.
Plant Type
Bulb
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Wetlands
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.