Eastern Camas seed
(Camassia scilloides)
Eastern camas is also known as wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas. The bulbs of this genus are well known as a staple food for indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. There are acres and acres of camas fields that are tended by peoples of that region. This is the eastern species of that genus. Not as much has been documented about this species as a food of eastern indigenous tribes, but there is some documented evidence. Eastern camas has white to pale blue flowers that bloom in May-June. Thriving in rich soils, but also can do well in clay soils with medium moisture. You can find eastern camas growing in woodlands, as well as open prairies. Eastern camas will take 3 years to flower from seed, and once you have an established patch, you can propagate by dividing bulbs. Zone 4 hardy.
100 seeds per pack.
(Camassia scilloides)
Eastern camas is also known as wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas. The bulbs of this genus are well known as a staple food for indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. There are acres and acres of camas fields that are tended by peoples of that region. This is the eastern species of that genus. Not as much has been documented about this species as a food of eastern indigenous tribes, but there is some documented evidence. Eastern camas has white to pale blue flowers that bloom in May-June. Thriving in rich soils, but also can do well in clay soils with medium moisture. You can find eastern camas growing in woodlands, as well as open prairies. Eastern camas will take 3 years to flower from seed, and once you have an established patch, you can propagate by dividing bulbs. Zone 4 hardy.
100 seeds per pack.
(Camassia scilloides)
Eastern camas is also known as wild hyacinth or Atlantic camas. The bulbs of this genus are well known as a staple food for indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. There are acres and acres of camas fields that are tended by peoples of that region. This is the eastern species of that genus. Not as much has been documented about this species as a food of eastern indigenous tribes, but there is some documented evidence. Eastern camas has white to pale blue flowers that bloom in May-June. Thriving in rich soils, but also can do well in clay soils with medium moisture. You can find eastern camas growing in woodlands, as well as open prairies. Eastern camas will take 3 years to flower from seed, and once you have an established patch, you can propagate by dividing bulbs. Zone 4 hardy.
100 seeds per pack.