Common Cammas
Common Camas is found throughout much of the Pacific Northwest. It blooms between late April and June in wet meadows and open prairies. Common Camas is a member of the lily family. Nez Perce and the Kalapuya Native American tribes used the bulb of this flower as a food source. It takes a lot of patience to establish from seed and can take a full three years before it will bloom. In the Northwest fall plant this flower for the best results. Most Oregon natives need cold weather to initiate germination.
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- Common Name: Common Cammas
- Latin Name: Camassia quamash
- Type: Native Flower
- Color: blue
- Cycle: Perennial
- Origin: Native
- Height: 12-24"
- Planting Season: Spring
- Bloom Season: Spring-Summer
- Seeds Per Pound: 117,014
- Seeding Rate: 10
*Planting and Bloom Season. Please remember that Planting and Bloom seasons will differ for each variety depending on the location and climate conditions where they are being planted. Please refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Map provided in our FAQ section for specifics on how to determine the best time of year to plant for your specific situation. The information provided below is based on experienced agricultural practices throughout the Willamette Valley of Oregon and is applicable to Zones 7-10 only.