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Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii 'Alba'

Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii 'Alba'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Camassia
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Alba' is a stately late-spring (April, May, June) flowering bulb with spires long lasting of creamy-white flowers.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 10 to 15cm deep in autumn in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Mulch in winter in cold areas.

Pruning

No pruning require. Deadhead faded flower spikes

Propagation

Propagate by offsets

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoor

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years