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Camassia scilloides
Eastern Camas
Camassie faux-scille

Synonyms

Atlantic camas
wild hyacinth
jacinthe des bois
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: May - Jun
Max Height: 3.0 feet
Max Width: 1.5 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
container suitable Suitable for container garden
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
drought Tolerant Tolerates drought conditions
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
plant endangered This plant is endangered

Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Camassia scilloides
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Camassia scilloides

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Camassia scilloides

No bee data available for this plant.

Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Hyacinthus (Non-Native Hyacynth)
  • Campanula (Non-native Bellflower)
  • Petunia (Non-Native Petunias)
  • Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 75 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: June
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are brown, seeds are dark, and crisp, and little stem connecting the pod to the main stem is brown (not green)
  • Harvesting:
    • Open the pod, remove seeds
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
    • Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.