Woodland Camassia

Camassia leichtlinii 'Silk River' is a quietly striking camas, sending up poised spires of creamy-white, star-shaped flowers that unfurl from fresh lime-green buds in late spring and early summer. The effect is light, elegant and effortlessly natural—particularly when allowed to drift through grass, at the woodland edge, or threaded between perennials.

It’s a refined choice for gardeners who favour a softer, more meadow-like finish, yet it holds its own in a well-dressed border. Plant in groups for a calm, architectural rhythm, and enjoy stems that also lend themselves beautifully to a simple vase indoors.

• Flower colour: Creamy white with lime-green buds
• Flowering: May–June
• Height: 80cm
• Bulb size: 12/14cm
• Position: Borders, naturalised grass, woodland edge

Camassia 'Caerulea' is an elegant, statuesque bulb for late spring, sending up refined spires of star-shaped violet-blue flowers above fresh, linear foliage. It has a wonderfully natural poise—equally at home threaded through meadow-style grass, used in generous drifts at the woodland edge, or brought forward in mixed borders where its height adds calm structure.

Plant in autumn and allow it time to settle; once established, it returns faithfully and can gently increase over the years. For the most effortless look, weave through grass and let the stems rise like a quiet flourish in May and June.

• Colour: blue-purple
• Flowering: May–June
• Height: 100–150cm
• Best for: naturalising, borders, woodland gardens, cottage & informal planting, cut flowers
• Pollinator friendly: yes

Camassia quamash ‘Orion’ is a quietly striking choice for naturalistic planting, sending up poised spires of deep blue, star-shaped flowers above fresh green foliage. Flowering from May to June, it brings an effortless, meadow-like elegance to borders and lightly shaded edges—particularly where the soil holds a little moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Plant in autumn and allow it to settle; over time it will form handsome clumps and can seed around gently if left undisturbed, lending a relaxed, established feel that suits cottage gardens and contemporary meadow schemes alike.