Planting Camassia

The Camassia , like the Narcissus, could just as well be called a perennial as a flower bulb: once planted, they come back for years. You often read that the Camassia likes moist, heavy soil, but there are many more types of soil on which you can plant the Camassia . In my case, they have been in fairly dry, sandy soil for years and they still become more beautiful every year and even sow.

Give your Camassias some space

Camassias are really tough guys that do well almost everywhere. Plant the Camassia at a depth of about 15 cm, with 10 cm of soil on top of the bulb. Do not plant them too close together. They really do come back for years and every year there are a little more. If you plant them together like a tulip to make a nice tuft, they will soon crowd each other out. Give them some space: plant them at least 30 cm apart.

I personally prefer to plant Camassias in a spot in the garden where there is some shade for a considerable part of the day. The flower of the Camassia is not very durable, it does not bloom for a long time. In a shady spot you can enjoy its beautiful flowers considerably longer. If they are in full sun all day, they will have finished blooming a week earlier. I also think the colour of the Camassia comes into its own better in the shade, especially with the pink and white Camassia.

The Camassia is a grateful flower bulb

Under deciduous trees is ideal. At the moment the trees start to leaf out and provide some shade, the Camassia starts to bloom. Furthermore, there are few tips and pitfalls when planting this grateful flower bulb. The Camassia is simply one of the easiest flower bulbs where little can go wrong, just like the Narcissus.

Just try it once. You will enjoy it for years.