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
Plant Characteristics
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Mesic Prairie
- Savanna
- Woodland
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Flower Color
- Blue
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Raceme
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Flower Height
- 8" to 12"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
