Camassia Leichtlinii Sacajawea - ORG

Camassia Sacajawea is named after a remarkable woman. Sacajawea was a Shoshone Native American who served as a guide and interpreter on the famous Lewis and Clark expedition across North America in 1804. Without her, that expedition would have taken a different course. The plant that bears her name is equally impressive: long stems, sometimes reaching a metre in height, covered with creamy-white flowers, and graceful lance-shaped leaves with a delicate silvery edge.

A plant for late spring

Camassia only flowers in May and June — later than most bulbs — and thus takes over when tulips and daffodils have already finished flowering. At that time, it is one of the few large bulbous plants still in bloom, making it valuable both in the garden and for bees and bumblebees, which are grateful for any source of nectar at that time of year. The clusters of creamy-white flowers look stunning in the evening sun.

Location and care

Camassia Sacajawea thrives best in moist, nutrient-rich soil — in full sun or partial shade. It is naturally a prairie plant and likes space. Plant the bulbs in autumn at a depth of around 15 cm and give them plenty of room to spread out. It looks its best alongside a pond, in a wet border or in a large border with other late-flowering plants. Organically grown, certified NL-BIO-01.