ThriftyFun Logo
Home   Find   Ask   Share   Answer   Join   Index   Login  
 
 User Login:  Username:    Password:      Forgot It?  | Join ThriftyFun!

 - Beauty
 - Budget and Finance
 - Cleaning
 - Consumer Advice
 - Craft Projects
 - Craft Tips
 - Food Tips
 - Garage Sales
 - Gardening
 - Gifts
 - Green Living
 - Home Improvement
 - Organizing
 - Parenting
 - Parties
 - Pest Control
 - Pets
 - Product Reviews
 - Recipes
 - Repair
 - Weddings for Less

RSS Feed
About Us
Media
Advertising
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

Growing: Camassia (Wild Hyacinth)

By Ellen Brown
1x1
Date: 02/14/2006 Topic: Gardening > Growing Guides > Bulbs  
1x1
Post Feedback | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Print (With Feedback) | Rate: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down | Bookmark and Share
Growing: Camassia (Wild Hyacinth)
Botanical Name: Camassia
Life Cycle: perennial bulb
Planting Time: fall
Height: up to 3'
Exposure: sun to light shade
Soil: rich, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: zones 4 to 9 depending on species
Bloom Time: late spring to summer
Flower: blue, purple, white and lavender
Foliage: green to blue-green depending on species
Propagation: bulbs
Suggested Use: borders, beds, cut flowers, and native plantings
Growing Hints: There are several common species of Camassia worthy of planting in your perennial garden. The bulbs of the first, Camassia quamash, were once eaten by Native Americans and are known for their deep blue foliage and grow upright to 16". The second, Camiasia cusickii, have hundreds of lighter blue, star-shaped flowers on each head, but grow taller-up to 30". The third species, Camassia leichltlinii, also grows tall with light blue or white flowers. It combines well with other perennials such as irises or lilies or peonies. Plant all Wild Hyacinth bulbs to a depth of 6 inches spaced 8 inches apart. Most bloom in late summer to early fall and tolerate moister soil conditions than most other bulbs.
Interesting Facts: Wild Hyacinths are native to parts of North America and Canada.
(1x1 graphic )
Previous: Growing: Cannas ThriftyFun Next: Growing: Calla Lily
(1x1 graphic )
1x1
1x1
 Feedback
1x1
1x1
1x1

No Feedback Yet

Be the first to post feedback! Click here to post feedback.

1x1
1x1
 Post Feedback:
1x1
1x1
1x1

Login using the form on the top of the page to post feedback (if you are a registered user). If you have not yet registered, click here to do so. It's FREE!.

1x1
(1x1 graphic )

© 1997-2010 ThriftyFun.com - Design by Cumuli Design
Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer. If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.