Camassia scilloides

Wild Hyacinth

This lovely native has grass-like leaves and open spikes of 6- petaled, light blue flowers. Found in prairie and open woodland. Well suited to naturalizing; a bulb but also self seeds.

  • Height: 8" – 12"
  • Width: 6" – 8"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Blue
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3" to 4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer