Camassia 'Blue Danube': Violet Star Flowers for Spring

Camassia leichtlinii 'Blue Danube' – Late Spring Violet Spikes

Spikes of violet star-shaped flowers top 2–4 foot stems in late spring. Native to western Oregon. Beautiful in borders, meadows, or containers. Makes good cut flowers. Flower segments twist together as they fade.

Growing Needs

Fall planting in full sun to part shade with moist but well-drained, fertile, humusy soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Propagate by seed in cold frame when ripe or offsets in summer dormancy. Pests: leaf smut, fungal leaf spots.

Quick Reference

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Bloom: Late spring (blue, purple)
• Uses: Borders, cut flowers, cottage/meadow gardens