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| Identification |
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Genus
Camassia
Species
quamash
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
camass
quamash
Family
HYACINTHACEAE
Specimen number
S11322
Data source
HtZn p89
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 4'
Overall spread
6" - 9"
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Camassia quamash can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Camass (also known as quamash) needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is sandy. This species does best in full sun to light shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Camassia quamash is typically propagated using its bulbs.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Camassia quamash is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Camass (locally known in some parts as quamash) has flowers that are star-shaped 12" spires opening from bottom to top. The flowers are usually a violet color.
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