Panicled Death Camas

Carried by 3 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Panicled Death Camas (Zigadenus paniculatus) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 1.6 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are green and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in grassy or wooded slopes and rock outcrops, at elevations from 4000-7000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Green

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment; sow in fall. 2-3 mos. stratification may improve germination.

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 3, 7*, 10, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Natural setting

Site type

Grassy or wooded slopes and rock outcrops

Plant communities

Sagebrush Scrub

Alternative names

Common names:

Deathcamas, Sand Corn, Sandcorn, Foothill Deathcamas, Panicled Death-camas

Botanical names:

Zigadenus paniculatus, Zigadenus paniculatum,

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