Prairie Camas, Camassia angusta, is very similar to Wild Hyacinth, Camassia scilloides. However, it blooms about a month later and prefers areas with a little more moisture. Both species have edible bulbs, but they can both be confused with the toxic Death Camas, Toxicoscordion nuttallii.
The showy flowers range from lavender or pale purple to nearly white. They attract a number of bees and other pollinators. After they bloom, their energy gets devoted to seed development, and the grass-like foliage begins to go dormant. Plant the bulbs among other plants that will fill the void after prairie camas enters dormancy. This plant is fairly slow to reach maturity.
Uses: Pollinators, bees, edible, showy flowers
Bloom time: May - June
Height: 20 to 30 inches
Space: 5 to 10 inches
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Average to moist
