Native Habitat:
Open meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.
 
Bloom Time:
April – June
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 6–18 inches tall, growing from corms. Produces erect stems with clusters of white, star-shaped, six-petaled flowers. Leaves are basal, linear, and grass-like.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils. Tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca idahoensis.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds early- to mid-spring color, vertical floral interest, and layered texture to urban meadows, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Works well in layered native plantings, low-maintenance borders, and habitat-focused plantings.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its elegant spring blooms and subtle foliage; valued in native meadows, naturalized plantings, and pollinator-supportive garden designs.