Camassia
Camassia leichtlinii
Also called Quamash and Camas lily
Garden plant · BulbsThe one bulb that wants HEAVY, DAMP ground — it naturalises in grass that stays wet in spring, which is where tulips and daffodils rot.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 5 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Feed
- Every 21 days
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Hardiness
- Hardy — an average winter RHS H4, to -10°C
- Size
- 0.9 m tall · 0.3 m across
- Lifecycle
- Bulb
- Origin
- Oregon and the Pacific north-west
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsNothing recorded against it
No animal-poison authority lists this plant either way.
PeopleHarmful if eaten
The bulbs.
HandlingTake care handling it
RHS says to wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling it.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-03.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.