Prairie Camas (Camassia angusta) is a beautiful native wildflower with star-shaped, sky-blue to violet flowers in late spring. It thrives in moist meadows and prairies.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates.
Moderate during growth, dry during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during spring growth, allow to dry completely in summer/fall.
Well-drained, moist to dry, loamy or sandy
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, especially cold winters which are beneficial for bulb dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season (spring) to keep the soil consistently moist. Reduce watering as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Allow the soil to dry out completely during the dormancy period in summer and fall.
Pruning is minimal for Camassia angusta. Remove any dead or yellowing foliage only after it has naturally withered and turned brown, usually in late spring or early summer.
This allows the plant to store energy in its bulb for the following year's bloom.
Propagation is best achieved by dividing established clumps in late summer or early fall after the foliage has died back. Seeds can be sown in fall, but germination is slow and may take several years.
Transplant divisions carefully to avoid damaging the bulbs.
Repotting is generally not necessary for Camassia angusta unless it is grown in a container. If container-grown, repot every 2-3 years in late summer or early fall when the bulbs are dormant.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that allows for good air circulation.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Prairie Camas (Camassia angusta)
Where Prairie Camas (Camassia angusta) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Camassia |
| Species | Camassia angusta |
Similar in genus Camassia
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