Clump-forming perennial with rounded, sharply lobed, light green leaves up to 36 inches across. Bears plume-like panicles of many tiny creamy white flowers in early and midsummer.
Evergreen perennial with rosettes of gray-green leaves, producing dense panicles of bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer. Height 8 inches; spread 12 inches.
This is an unusual perennial in that it has comparatively large leaves that are evergreen, yet the plant is extremely hardy, tolerating temperatures to -20°C. The plants require protection from cold, drying winds.
This species can be taller than the closely related Camassia quamash, reaching heights of 1.4m (50in). It also tends to be slightly hardier and better suited to colder conditions. This seed was collected from predominantly white flowered plants, but there may be a small percentage of seed from the...
