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Synonym(s) Camassia esculenta Common name blue camass; indian hyacinth Family agavaceae Life cycle perennial Flowers blue (May) Light sun-part shade From seed germinate in cold conditions detailed seed-starting info below Slow-growing bulb with clear blue flowers, native to the northwestern US. We grew it from seed a couple of times, and are still waiting for flowers. Luckily, I also got some bulbs, and they bloomed right away the next spring - so I can show you some pictures!

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: pondside, front yard, orchard nursery area

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Seed-starting details for this plant

2001. Baggy 35F (some G after 7w). Top growth did not develop until 8w later
2007. Seed from '06 trade. Baggy 35F (12w; 46%G, 9-12w) - 70F (29%G, 2-20d)

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