Camassia scilloides Atlantic camas (Hyacinthaceae)

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Camassia scilloides
Atlantic camas
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The Camassia scilloides plant species is found in Western N. America. - Ontario to Wisconsin and southwards. It is a member of the Hyacinthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Atlantic camas. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. esculenta. non Lindl. C. fraseri. Quamasia hyacinthina.

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Latin Name:  Camassia scilloides
Common Name:  Atlantic camas
Family:  Hyacinthaceae
Author:  (Raf.)Cory.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low fields, meadows and open woods[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil[42]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a rather heavy loam[1] that has plenty of moisture in spring but does not remain wet over the winter[138, 200]. Dislikes dry soils[200]. Tolerates partial shade[138, 200]. Plant bulbs 7 - 10cm deep in early autumn and then leave them undisturbed.

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