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Camassia cusickii

Camassia cusickii
Cusick's camass

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Gorgeous and little known, I planted these bulbs in the autumn and they flower in May, I recommend them to everyone. I planted them next to dark blue Spanish hyacinths and tulips.

Sylvie, 12/05/2021

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Camassia cusickii, beautiful floral stems giving small star-shaped flowers in a light blue colour
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November
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Description

Camassia cusickii is a perennial bulbous plant with a dense erect tuft. This plant, which blooms in moist meadows and along stream banks, grows quite rapidly. From May to June, spikes measuring 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16in) long produce around a hundred small star-shaped light blue flowers. These flowers measure 5 cm (2in) in diameter and are composed of 6 petals and 6 long yellow stamens.

They usually last for three weeks, succeeding Camassias leichtinii. They come back stronger every year. The long leaves of the Camassia measure from 40 to 80 cm (16 to 32in) long. They are linear with undulate margins and their colour is green to blue-green.

Camassia cusickii grows up to 80 cm (32in) long. This hardy perennial is native to Oregon in the northeastern United States. It can be found in borders and flowerbeds as well as in rocky gardens. The flowers are also very beautiful in vases. Camassia cusickii pairs well with the bleeding heart.

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Camassia cusickii (Flowering) Flowering

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 5 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Camassia

Species

cusickii

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Cusick's camass

Origin

North America

Product reference79024

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Planting and care

Camassia cusickii enjoys a sunny exposure in very moist soil or partially shaded in damp soil. The soil must also be well-drained. Plant the bulbs in the autumn at a depth of 10 cm (4in) and keep a spacing of 15 cm (6in) between the bulbs. Camassia does not tolerate excessive moisture. Mulch in winter in regions subjected to prolonged frost. During dry summers, water the plant well. Black aphids and slugs love this plant. Take appropriate treatment in case of attack.

Planting period

Best planting time September to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 25 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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