Can grow in any soil as long as it’s moist.1
Direct sow bulbs outdoors in the fall.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 2.73 inches (7.0 cm).Direct sow bulbs outdoors in the fall. Plant 3 inches below surface and 4" apart.
Camassia is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.The 5cm or smaller root is edible.1
May be harvested any time of year.1 The bulb may be eaten raw or cooked.1 Very nutritious and reportedly tasty when slow cooked.1 May be dried and ground into a powder which is useful for thickening soup, or mixed with flour for baking.1
These estimates for how long Camassia takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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The name Quamash is a Nez Perce term for the plant’s bulb.
The synonym name is Latin ‘esculenta’ means “edible”.3
Was a staple food of some Native Americans.1
Medicinally it is said to be able to induce labor, or to treat bleeding after giving birth.1
Small camas, Blue camas, Indian Hycinth
Camaridium leichtlinii var. watsoni M.E.Jones, Camassia esculenta Lindl., Phalangium esculentum Nutt., Phalangium quamash Pursh