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Wild Hyacinth-Pale Lavender-Perfect for Gardens 50 in Box

Wild Hyacinth-Pale Lavender-Perfect for Gardens 50 in Box

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Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', Pale Lavendar Information Page
Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', Pale Lavendar

Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', Pale Lavendar

Description

Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', commonly known as Pale Lavender Wild Hyacinth, is a stunning perennial bulb known for its tall spikes of star-shaped, pale lavender-blue flowers. These blooms rise above grass-like foliage, creating a striking display in late spring to early summer.

Suggested Uses

This plant is perfect for naturalizing in meadows, woodland gardens, and borders. It can also be used in mixed perennial beds and is excellent for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Camassia leichtlinii 'Caerulea', Pale Lavendar
  • Common Name Common Name: Wild Hyacinth
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2 to 4 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and other woodland plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 6 inches apart in fall.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder regions to protect from frost.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: 4-6 inches deep.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot.
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