Camassia leichtlinii

* An important traditional food for indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest. When baked, the taste is reminiscent of baked pears or sweet potatoes. After they bloom in spring, they go dormant for the summer months, disappearing from the landscape. Supports pollinators, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.

* Perennial

Light: Full sun or part shade

Soil Moisture: Dry, Moderate, or Wet

Size: 2-4’ tall