Camassia leichtlinii
Great camas (Camassia leichtlinii) is a perennial. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €24.
A late-spring bulb that carries starry blue, purple or creamy white flowers on waist-high stems, just in the gap between tulips and the summer perennials. Unlike most bulbs it copes with heavy soil that is moist in spring, and it naturalises well in grass that is not mown until midsummer. Plant the bulbs in autumn, at least a dozen in a group, where it does not matter that the leaves die back in early summer.
| Group | Perennial |
| Light | Full sun, Part shade |
| Size after 10 years | 1 m × 40 cm |
| Ultimate size | 0.8–1.2 m × 30–60 cm |
| Hardiness | down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Acidic |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | April–June, blue, purple, white |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Root aggressiveness | Low |
| Suckering | no data |
| Spreading | Medium |
| Distance from buildings | no data |
| Distance from paving | no data |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 15 cm |
| For dogs | no data |
| For cats | no data |
| For children | no data |
| Typical price | from about €24 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €24 |
Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made
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