More about the plant below:
Kamasja Camassia
category : onion
position : sun, partial shade
height : 30-100 cm
frost resistance : to -15 ° C
reaction b: neutral
soil preferences : fertile, humus, loamy
watering : medium color of leaves / needles
: greencolor of flowers
: blue, white, purplehabit
: uprightflowering period
: April-Juneseeding
: autumn reproduction : adventitious bulbs
leaf durability : seasonal
application: discounts, rockeries, balconies, terraces
growth rate : fast
Kamasja - silhouette
Kamasja is an undemanding plant to grow. It comes from North America. This is where its Indian name quamash, which means edible onion, also comes from. As you can easily guess, the bulbs were an important source of food for the indigenous people of the New World.Kamassia blooms from June to July with white, blue or purple flowers.
Development of kamassia
Depending on the variety, the kamassia reaches a height of 20 to 80 cm. Inflorescences consist of several dozen (up to 40) star-shaped flowers.The leaves are oblong and have a gray-green color.
Kamassia stand
Kamassia likes sunny places, but the substrate should not be too dry.Maintaining good humidity is important, especially in spring.The ground may be slightly drier during the dormant period.
Kamassia planting
We plant the bulbs from October to November, 10 cm deep, 15 cm apart. The spontaneous reproduction process takes quite a long time for Kamassia, because they form a small number of incoming bulbs.Growing plants from seeds is very simple, but the multiplied plants in this way only bloom after 3-4 years.
Kamasja - care
In winter, plants should be covered with leaves or compost.It is worth remembering that additional protection against moisture will be provided by a plastic foil or a foil tunnel.
Application of kamassia
Kamasja is a rare guest in our gardens, which is a pity. This beautiful plant looks great in the company of perennials and ornamental grasses and can be planted in rural gardens.
Tip
In order for the kamassia to bloom abundantly, do not forget to provide the plant with a solemn dose of compost in late summer.
