Overview
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' is a perennial in the genus Camassia, part of the Asparagaceae family. Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Western North America.
About the genus
Camassia is a genus of plants in the asparagus family native to North America. Common names include camas, quamash, Indian hyacinth, camash, and wild hyacinth.
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In the garden
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' is a perennial originating from western North America and sold under the common name Quamash or Great Camas. Its season of interest is short and specific: the flowering period in the UK is May to June, making it a late-spring feature where provided the right conditions. Give this cultivar full sun and a soil that can range from sandy through loam to clay, so long as it stays moist but well drained; avoid sites that become waterlogged. Exposure to strong sun suits it, and the plant is rated H7 for the UK, meaning it tolerates the coldest garden conditions; the USDA zones 3–7 indicate a similarly wide temperate tolerance elsewhere. Use Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' where a spring flowering window is wanted in a sunny bed or meadow-like scheme with reliably moist ground. Because the display occurs in May to June, plan companions so the flowers are visible during that period rather than being hidden by later-rising plants. The cultivar rewards a site chosen for that specific late-spring show.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Camassia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Native to
- Western North America
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price'?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' need?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' hardy in the UK?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Camassia leichtlinii 'Eve Price'?
Seed, Division.
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More in the Camassia genus
- Camassia leichtliniicamass Caerulea Group
- Camassia leichtlinii 'Atroviolacea'Great Camas
- Camassia leichtlinii 'Orion'Quamash
- Camassia leichtlinii 'Plena'Quamash
- Camassia leichtlinii var. suksdorfiiQuamash