mountain deathcamas
Also known as: alkali grass; wand lily; white camas
A bulbous perennial with narrow, grey-green, basal leaves to 30cm long. Bears upright spikes of many, small,star-shaped, green and white flowers in mid- to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- mountain deathcamas (Zigadenus elegans)
- Genus
- Zigadenus
- Family
- Melanthiaceae
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mountain deathcamas
Distribution map
North America, Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of mountain deathcamas
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mountain deathcamas care guide
- Let top soil dry moderately between regular watering sessions
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let top soil dry moderately between regular watering sessions
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced liquid feed every five weeks spring growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown when ripe or in spring, or by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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