Zigadenus elegans | mountain deathcamas

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We grow Mountain Deathcamas for its spires of creamy green star-shaped flowers which grace the otherwise inconspicuous plant all summer. This North American native grows happily in any sunny location with well-drained soil.

Not-so-fun Fact: This plant was first recorded by Lewis and Clark in Montana in 1806. Early settlers confused this bulb with camassia to deadly results.

WARNING: Extremely toxic. May cause serious illness or death if ingested.

Zones: 3 to 7
Family: Melanthiaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 30 to 36 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: medium to dry
Bloom Time: June to August
Native Range: western Washington, eastern Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas