Great Camas

Photo credit: Gentry George

Photo credit: born1945

Photo credit: born1945

Full Description

This beautiful Lily-family plant has grass-like leaves and long clusters of white to violet-blue flowers that bloom in late spring, attracting a wide variety of pollinators like hummingbirds, bees & butterflies. Mature specimens grow up to 30“ tall.

Plant Details

Habitat:

Riparian Forests
Wet Prairie
wet meadows, prairies, depressions, moist hillsides and streamsides

Mature Height:

2-4’

Shade Preference:

Soil Tolerance:

Moist soils that are high in silt and clay and dry in summer

Special Uses:

Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Ornamental