Species Small Camas
blue flowers with yellow anthers, blue filaments, gray-green stems, and green leaves

Small Camas

Camassia quamash subsp. quamash

Also Known As - Common Camas
Small Camas is a small flowering plant native to western North America. It typically grows in moist meadows and can reach up to a meter in height. It has drooping, bell-shaped blue and purple flowers and leathery, grass-like foliage. The tiny, dense bulbs of the plant provide a food source for many animals. This plant is hardy, and its adaptability to dry and wet conditions makes it a suitable ornamental garden plant. It is a hardy perennial, and will multiply in ideal conditions, and it enjoys full to partial sun. Small Camas is a beautiful addition to any landscape, and its unique beauty will bring a natural wildness to your garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Erect False Bindweed should be watered regularly and deeply. In general, it prefers a deep thorough watering every week or 2. During the hot summer months, watering may need to be more frequent, especially for plants growing in sandy and/or dry soils. Watering during the early morning is best, as this will give the plant enough time to dry off during the day and also avoid any diseases or fungal issues that can occur in humid conditions. When watering, make sure to thoroughly soak the soil and avoid getting the plant itself wet, as this can cause problems with diseases or fungal issues.

sunlight

Erect False Bindweed (Calystegia spithamaea subsp. stans) are a short-lived perennial wildflower species that thrive in full sunlight. They should be provided with approximately 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, ideally between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM. To ensure a healthy growth supply, they may benefit from some afternoon shade in the hottest months.

pruning

Erect False Bindweed should be pruned in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Start by removing any old or damaged stems and any large woody branches. Once these is done, prune back the remaining smaller branches to desired length. Be sure to make your cuts just above a leaf node to encourage new growth. This species can grow aggressively and require frequent pruning to keep in line with desired shape and size.

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