Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides) is a spring ephemeral plant with white blooms mid- to late spring. They prefer moist soil in sun to part sun but can tolerate some shade. They're best suited for basins and slopes, where they'll grow to 2 feet tall. Interplant with species that fill in the voids left once dormant. Companion plants include Emory’s Sedge (Carex emoryi) and Southern Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica var. shrevei).
Maintenance
If flower stalks get too tall in spring, they may need to be staked while in bloom. Nearby plants should be designed to fill in the gaps left behind when the plant goes dormant in the summer.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
April,
May Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Spring Sociability
Groups of 10-20