How to tend a Camassia esculenta

Also known as: Cyanotris angustifolia Raf., Phalangium esculentum Nutt., Quamasia esculenta (Nutt.) Raf., Anthericum esculentum (Nutt.) Spreng., Camassia esculenta (Nutt.) Lindl., Camassia quamash f. albiflora A.Henry, Camassia quamash subsp. teapeae (H.St.John) H.St.John, Camassia teapeae H.St.John, Camassia quamash subsp. typica Gould

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with rich organic matter and strong abilities of holding water and fertility

Fertilizer

Apply liquid fertilizers weekly

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Northwestern Atlantic Osean
Category
Liliaceae, Camassia
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-July
Flower colors
light blue, light purple
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