Camassia quamash
Camassia quamash
Camas
Loose, clusters of star-like, deep-blue blossoms carried on 1-2' spikes from late spring to early summer. Grass-like basal leaves go dormant in summer. Native to NW; A "Great Plant Pick" for the Pacific Northwest (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring
Summer
20-24" tall x 12-16" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant PlantsGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil