Camassia Quamash Seeds – Wild Hyacinth

Camassia Quamash Seeds produce beautiful Wild Hyacinth plants known for their striking star-shaped blue to violet blooms that thrive in moist, sunny to partially shaded locations. These perennial plants are native to North America and are ideal for naturalizing in meadows, gardens, or along ponds and streams. They provide vibrant color in late spring and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Camassia Quamash grows from bulbs developed from seeds and forms elegant flower spikes that can reach up to 24 inches tall. It’s an easy-to-grow variety that adapts well to different soil types and brings a natural charm to landscapes and wildflower gardens.

Features:

• Produces star-shaped blue to violet flowers

• Perennial, grows naturally in moist, well-drained soils

• Ideal for meadows, wild gardens, and naturalized areas

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Tolerates cold winters and damp conditions

Specifications:

• Common Name: Wild Hyacinth

• Scientific Name: Camassia Quamash

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer (May–June)

• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, loamy soil

• Mature Height: 18–24 inches

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Sowing Time:

  • Indoors: Late Winter to Early Spring (February–March)

  • Outdoors: Early Fall (September–October) for natural cold stratification

• Germination Period: 4–6 weeks (requires cold stratification)

• Water Needs: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Lifespan: Perennial, returns annually