Overview
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Camassia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, ponds, naturalising and wildflower meadows.
About
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' is a bulbous perennial cultivar within the Camassia genus, known for its slender, channelled foliage and upright clusters of star-shaped flowers. This cultivar forms clumps with a columnar upright habit and is deciduous. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, favouring well-drained, moist soils such as loam or sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, ponds, naturalising, and wildflower meadows, with interest in spring when it blooms.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Camassia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Ponds, Naturalising, Wildflower meadows
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue'
- Propagation
- Seed, Bulb offsets
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue'?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' need?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' hardy in the UK?
Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Camassia leichtlinii 'Sky Blue'?
Seed, Bulb offsets.
