Common Camas
Camassia quamash
A native bulb with striking blue spring flowers. Camas tolerates dry summers after blooming.
Quick facts
- Sun
- Full, part-sun
- Season
- Spring
- Pollinators
- bees
- Zone
- 7–10
Where it shines in PNW gardens
Common Camas is a reliable perennial for Pacific Northwest gardens, especially in brighter beds where summer growth really takes off. Expect blooms in Spring, with extra value for bees. In the PNW, the big win is sun + drainage—avoid soggy winter soil if you can.
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Other plants that share similar traits.
Beardtongue
→A resilient perennial with tubular blooms that thrive in sunny beds. Once established, beardtongue tolerates dry conditions well.
Bigleaf Lupine
→A striking native perennial with tall blue flower spikes. Thrives in open, sunny sites and tolerates seasonal drought.
Coastal Strawberry
→A spreading native groundcover with white flowers and edible fruit. Thrives in dry coastal conditions.