Common Camas
Camassia quamash
| Description: The bulbs were an important food among Native Americans, who called it Quamash. Sacajawea, who guided Lewis and Clark, fed the whole party with the roots of this plant. |
| Propagation: Seeds or bulbs, best planted in fall |
| Initial bloom (month and week): May W4 |
| Garden name: Sunny Wetland Garden |
| Color of flower: Blue |
| Height: 24″ |
| Spread: 12″ |
| Family: Asparagaceae |
| Soil type: Neutral |
| Soil moisture: Moist to wet, will tolerate inundation |
| Light: Full sun |
| Zone: 4-8 |