Little Treasures Camassia Sacajawea

Camassia grows best in moist but well-drained, fertile soil, in full sun or light shade. Unlike many spring bulbs, it suits borders that stay damp in summer, but it should not be planted where water sits around the bulbs all winter.

Camassia enjoys consistently moist soil, making it a useful choice for damp borders and meadow-style planting. However, moist does not mean waterlogged. Improve drainage or plant in a raised area if heavy ground stays saturated through winter.

Camassia may flower poorly if the bulbs were planted too shallowly, the soil dries out in spring or the bulbs are still establishing. Plant in autumn at around 10 to 15cm deep, water during prolonged dry spells and leave the foliage to die back naturally after flowering.

Yes. Camassia is a perennial bulb and, when left undisturbed in suitable soil, it will return each spring and gradually increase over time. It is particularly good for naturalising in grass or open borders.

Let the leaves yellow and die back naturally after flowering. The foliage is needed to build energy in the bulb for next year's display. If growing Camassia in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have fully died back.