- Botanical name: Camassia leichtlinii 'Maybelle'
- Common name: Camassia
- Family: Hyacinthaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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 ‘Maybelle’ is slightly shorter and later flowering than the species. Its blooms are an intense purple-blue. For best effect, plant Camassia leichtlinii ‘Maybelle’ in large drifts so its blooms can make a dramatic impact.
How to grow Camassia 'Maybelle'
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Plant size
60cm height
30cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Boggy / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Do not Divide in January |
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M
Do Divide in March |
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Do Divide in April |
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J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
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O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
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Do not Divide in December |
Camassia 'Maybelle' and wildlife
Camassia 'Maybelle' is known for attracting bees.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Camassia 'Maybelle' poisonous?
Camassia 'Maybelle' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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