Blue Camas (Camassia quamash), also known as Wild Indian Hyacinth, is a beautiful perennial native to North America. It produces vibrant blue, star-shaped flowers in spring, making it perfect for meadows, borders, and naturalized landscapes.

This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soil types. Its early spring blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity in your garden. Blue Camas is ideal for native plant enthusiasts, wildflower gardens, and pollinator habitats.

Features

• Premium Non-GMO Camassia quamash seeds
• Produces vibrant blue, star-shaped flowers in spring
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Hardy perennial with low maintenance requirements
• Ideal for native plant gardens, borders, meadows, and pollinator landscapes
• Adaptable to a range of soil types
• Excellent for wildlife-friendly and naturalized garden designs

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camassia quamash
• Common Name (US): Blue Camas, Wild Indian Hyacinth
• Plant Type: Perennial bulb
• Flower Color: Blue
• Foliage: Narrow green leaves
• Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
• Spread: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Bloom Season: Spring (April – June)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
• Watering Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional drought
• Temperature Range: 50–80°F (10–27°C)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Days to Germination: 30–60 days
• Seed Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm); press lightly into soil
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Deer Resistant: Moderate
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Maintenance Level: Easy
• Uses: Native plant gardens, meadows, borders, pollinator-friendly gardens

Planting Guide

• When to Sow: Sow outdoors in fall for spring blooms or start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost.
• Seed Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil; cover with ¼ inch of soil.
• Germination: Maintain 50–65°F (10–18°C); may take 30–60 days to sprout.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
• Transplanting: Seedlings may take a year to establish; plant spacing 6–12 inches apart.
• Maintenance: Low; divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.