quamash ‘Alba’
Camassia leichtlinii ‘Alba’ (quamash ‘Alba’) is a member of the Asparagaceae family native to the western part of North America.
C. leichtlinii is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 36 inches high once it flowers in the late spring. The flower heads are clusters of star-shaped cream colored flowers that emerge from thick pale green stems. Useful to bridge the gap between the blooming of summer perennials and early spring bulbs.
Botanical Name | Camassia leichtlinii ‘Alba’ |
Common Name | quamash ‘Alba’ |
Family | Asparagaceae |
USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Sun |
Season(s) of interest | spring |
Height and Spread | 3-4ft x 1-1.5ft (90-120cm x 30-45cm) |
Flower Color | White |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Cultivated form of a plant native to US Northwest |
Location in Lurie Garden | Northwest Light Plate, Northeast Light Plate |