{"product_id":"camassia-leichtlini-alba-common-camas-lily-marginal-pond-plant-bp021","title":"Camassia leichtlinii (Great Camas)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamassia leichtlinii\u003c\/em\u003e is great camas, a spring-flowering bulb that likes moisture while it grows. It’s a strong choice near bog gardens because it enjoys damp soil in spring, then copes as the surface firms up later in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt produces upright flower spikes with starry blooms, often in late spring. Height can be 60 to 100cm depending on the cultivar and soil. Leaves are strap-like and die back after flowering, so the plant needs neighbours to fill that space later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn and avoid moving them once they settle. They bulk up into clumps over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil. It copes with heavier ground if it does not stay stagnant in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring moisture supports flowering. Avoid bone-dry conditions during growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let foliage die back naturally to feed the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift and divide when dormant in late summer if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn meadow-style planting, it looks best scattered in drifts rather than planted in a tight line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis works as a spring feature on the upper edge of bog gardens or in nearby damp meadow areas. It adds early height and colour, then makes room for summer marginals once the leaves die back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is especially good where winter and spring are wet, which is common in many UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does \u003cem\u003eCamassia leichtlinii\u003c\/em\u003e flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually in late spring, often May into June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it like wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt likes moist soil in spring, but it prefers soil that is not waterlogged in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to lift the bulbs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They can stay in place for years if the site suits them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do with the leaves after flowering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave them until they yellow and die back naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does Camassia leichtlinii flower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Usually in late spring, often May into June.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it like wet soil?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It likes moist soil in spring, but it prefers soil that is not waterlogged in summer.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I need to lift the bulbs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. They can stay in place for years if the site suits them.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What should I do with the leaves after flowering?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Leave them until they yellow and die back naturally.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236389355800,"sku":"BP021-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236389388568,"sku":"BP021-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236389421336,"sku":"BP021-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236389454104,"sku":"BP021-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236389486872,"sku":"BP021-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236389519640,"sku":"BP021-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236389552408,"sku":"BP021-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51648526254360,"sku":"BP021-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51648526123288,"sku":"BP021-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51648526156056,"sku":"BP021-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51648526188824,"sku":"BP021-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51648526221592,"sku":"BP021-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/CamassiaLeichtlini_ALBA_Commoncamaslily_01.jpg?v=1765309001","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/camassia-leichtlini-alba-common-camas-lily-marginal-pond-plant-bp021","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}