Camassia quamash ‘Orion’ is a graceful spring-flowering bulb, treasured for its star-shaped, rich violet-blue blooms carried on tall, upright stems. Flowering in late spring, it creates a striking vertical accent in borders, wildflower meadows, and naturalised plantings. Easy to grow and very hardy, ‘Orion’ is particularly effective when planted in drifts, where its bold colour and elegant form can be fully appreciated. Long-lived and low-maintenance, it thrives in a range of soils and is excellent for naturalising in damp grassland or informal garden settings.

Why We Like It:

• Elegant Violet-Blue Blooms: Tall spires of star-shaped flowers add vertical drama.

• Great for Naturalising: Perfect in meadows, borders, and grassy areas.

• Hardy and Reliable: A long-lived perennial bulb that returns year after year.

What to Know:

• Sun and Soil: Best in full sun or partial shade; tolerates a wide range of soils, including moist ground.

• Planting Depth: Set bulbs 10–15 cm deep in autumn for strong rooting.

• Spacing: Allow 10–15 cm between bulbs for natural clumps or drifts.

• Watering: Keep soil moist during growth and flowering, but avoid waterlogging.

• Low Maintenance: Leave foliage to die back naturally to strengthen bulbs for the following year.

Flower Color:
Violet-blue

Planting Months:
September
October
November

Flowering Months:
May
June

Height and Spread:
At full growth, Camassia quamash ‘Orion’ reaches about 70–90 cm in height × 30–40 cm spread, forming elegant clumps of tall, starry flowers in late spring.