Cammasia leichtlinii 'Maybelle' (Maybelle Camas, Maybelle Greater Camas)
Botanical Information
Family | Liliaceae |
Genus | Cammasia |
Species | leichtlinii |
Cultivar | 'Maybelle' |
Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Origin | Introduced at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 by Avon Bulbs, Somerset, England. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Tall and upright, forming large grass-like clumps. Dark blue flower spikes. |
Propagation | By dividing the bulbs in the autumn. |
Cultivation | Prefers damp, rich soil in full sun but will tolerate heavier soils. Good combination plants are Pulmonarias, ferns and other bulbous allium species. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |