Camassia

The name camas comes from the Nez Perce word for ‘sweet,’ and this species is native to western North America. Spikes of delicate 6-petaled blossoms open sequentially from the bottom up above lush strappy foliage. Blooms after most spring flowers are gone but before early summer flowers peak. Deer and rodent resistant. Prefers moist well-drained fertile soil around ponds, in light woods, or in the garden, and has the potential to naturalize. Tolerates wet soil better than other Camassia species, but not standing water. Full to partial sun.