Suksdorf’s Large Camas

Camassia leichtlinii ssp. suksdorfii, commonly known as Suksdorf’s Large Camas, is a perennial herb native to the moist meadows and open woodlands of the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Washington and Oregon. This species typically grows to a height of 18 to 30 inches, forming a clump of narrow, strap-like leaves that can reach up to 2 feet in length. The plant produces tall flower spikes adorned with numerous star-shaped, pale blue to lavender flowers, which bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The fruit is a capsule that contains several seeds, which can be dispersed by wind and water, aiding in the plant’s propagation in its native habitat.