Description
Approximately 100 seeds.
*Note: this is common camas seed. We also have common camas bulbs available to purchase here.
At a Glance: Common camas is a perennial, stout, robust, 12-28 inches (30-70 cm) tall plant with a dense light to deep bluish-purple inflorescence. Camas seed takes 3-5 years to reach maturity and flower.
Leaves: The leaves are long and narrow, grass-like, and emerge from the base.
Flowers: Common camas flowers are light to deep blueish-purple; The inflorescence is a spike-like cluster borne on a leafless stem
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%
Partial sun and shade 40%- 60%
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Moist
Dry
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
High elevation
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References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
USDA, NRCS, National Plant Data Center & Corvallis (OR) Plant Materials Center. COMMON CAMAS.
