Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sometimes known as wild hyacinths, camassias come from North America where the huge bulbs were a traditional wild food crop. They are striking plants when in flower, very long-lived and a perfect choice for naturalising in long grass and wildflower gardens, or in a bog garden which will satisfy their love of moist conditions – unusually for bulbs, they will even tolerate wet soil in winter.

Camassia leichtlinii Avon Stella Hybrids produce stems up to a meter tall and come in a variety of creamy whites to deep and rich blues. For best effect, plant in large drifts so that their tall slender stems of star-like white, blue or mauve flowers can make a strong impact.

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Camassia ‘Avon stella hybrids’ and wildlife

Camassia ‘Avon stella hybrids’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Camassia ‘Avon stella hybrids’ poisonous?

Camassia ‘Avon stella hybrids’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Camassia 'Avon Stella Hybrids'
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