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camass 'Maybelle'

Camassia leichtlinii subsp. suksdorfii (Caerulea Group) 'Maybelle'

Genus: Camassia
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Maybelle' is a bulbous perennial with a compact habit and bright green linear leaves. In late spring it bears short racemes of blue flowers, slightly tinted purple

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Plant bulbs 12cm deep and 15cm apart. Tough and tolerant of heavier soils.

Pruning

Deadhead faded flower spikes, good for cut flowers

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe. Remove offsets when dormant in winter

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowGround CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years