White Camas

Zigadenus elegans

Light Conditions:

Sun to Part Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist ot Well Drained

Exposure Conditions:

Moderate

Size:

6-30" T & 4-8" W

Bloom Period:

June to August

Bloom Colour:

White

Growth Habit:

Slow to Very Slow

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Long Bloom Time
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Deer Resistant

Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Attractive Seed Heads
Good For Small Spaces
Good For Large Spaces
Edible/Medicinal Properties

Seed Price: $3.50

Plug Price: $5.50

Description:

This plant is elegant, as its Latin name implies, with its crisp white blooms and long graceful leaves. It makes a showy addition to any garden and makes a unique specimen plant but comes with a warning label regarding its toxicity. Like many plants Camas are poisonous but because of their resemblance to an onion they might be more of a concern. Z. venenosus - Death Camas, most resemble an onion in size and form and is highly poisonous hence its ominous name. White Camas are a larger plant and less toxic but still poisonous. When confused between Onions and Camas remember that onions smell like onions! Camas are slow growing and take 3-5 years to bloom from seed.

Found in Nature:

Moist ditches, meadows and open wooded areas.

Distribution:

Foothills, Rocky Mountains

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.