Camassia leichtlinii caerulea Maybelle

These flower two or three weeks later than the C. l. caerulea (above), are much shorter and more compact and the flower colour more blue, less purple. Mid-late May can be a time when one is noticeably short of colour in the garden so these really valuable gap fillers and extend the Camassia display. Being shorter they will also suit more exposed sites?

Planting Instructions

Camassia leichtinii caerulea Maybelle bulbs should be planted 4-6" (10-15 cm) deep , 9" (23 cm) apart in small groups  in moisture retentive soil, even heavy clay.  For sun, or part shade (where the flowers last longer). They like a moist spring followed by a dry dormancy. They prefer not to be disturbed once established. They set no seed but build up as clumps with (in time) many flower stems. They need no attention in the summer, they will die back to a dormant bulb and reappear the next year. 

Plant Details

Flowers May
Height 24” (60cm)
Hardy