mountain deathcamas

How to Grow and Care for mountain deathcamas

mountain deathcamas · Zigadenus elegans
Also known as: alkali grass; wand lily; white camas

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Watering: Let top soil dry moderately between regular watering sessionsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing mountain deathcamas

mountain deathcamas
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleLet top soil dry moderately between regular watering sessions
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak balanced liquid feed every five weeks spring growth period
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

How to Water mountain deathcamas?

Let top soil dry moderately between regular watering sessions

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mountain deathcamas?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mountain deathcamas?

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What Soil Is Best for mountain deathcamas?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for mountain deathcamas?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize mountain deathcamas?

Weak balanced liquid feed every five weeks spring growth period

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How to Prune mountain deathcamas?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate mountain deathcamas?

Propagate by seed sown when ripe or in spring, or by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant mountain deathcamas?

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How to Care for mountain deathcamas in Winter?

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How to Plant mountain deathcamas?

Grow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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How to Repot mountain deathcamas?

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How to Harvest mountain deathcamas?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of mountain deathcamas

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About mountain deathcamas

Attributes of mountain deathcamas

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginNorth America, Mexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Zigadenus elegans
Genus
Zigadenus
Family
Melanthiaceae
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