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White Camass

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White Camass White camasss has white flowers with yellow centers.  Its leaves are lily-like and sheath the stem.

It makes a good cut flower.

butterfly Butterflies are attracted to WhiteCamass
White Camass
Height: 1 -3 ft
Color: White
Flowering Time: May - Jun
   

Companion Plants:
Heartleaf Golden Alexander, Prairie Larkspur, Prairie Coreopsis, Big Bluestem,
Little Bluestem
White camasss grows in wet mesic to dry prairie, often on rocky, calcareous soils, and requires full to partial sun.

It can be propagated from seed or from its elongated onion-like bulbs.
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White camasss is also called Death camasss.  The bulbs are extremely poisonous.  Its bulbs should not be confused with wild onion or garlic bulbs.  If the bulbs do not smell like onions, do not eat them.

White Camass Price List

seeds / ounce
Item # Amount Price  
ZygEleP Packet $2  
ZygEle.25 1/4 oz $4  
ZygEle.5 1/2 oz $6  
ZygEleOz Ounce $10  
ZygEleLb Pound $150  
To order White Camass,
Call (515) 733-4634
Or Order by Mail: Order Form
 
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