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Growing Camassia: Moisture-Tolerant Bulbs for Naturalizing

Pronunciation: kah-MAS-ee-ah

Bulb size: 7–8 cm

Camassia is one of the few bulbs that tolerates moist soil, making it ideal near ponds or streams (plant above water table). Plant 5–6 inches deep, 5–6 inches apart (4–5 per sq. ft.) in average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade.

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