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Zigadenus elegans Seeds for Garden Planting

Zigadenus elegans Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare a well-drained garden site in full sun to partial shade.


For best results, cold-stratify seeds for 4–8 weeks (e.g., place seed mix in moist sand in the fridge) before planting.


Sow seeds thinly on or just below the soil surface.

How to Grow


Maintain full sun to partial shade exposure.

Water moderately — avoid soggy conditions; thrives in well-drained soil.

Once established, plants generally require low maintenance.

Tips

Cold-stratify seeds prior to spring sowing for improved germination.

Group plantings for visual impact in meadow or perennial borders.

• Avoid planting where ingestion by animals or children may occur due to toxicity

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Upright

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Erect

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Zigadenus elegans Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Standard

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Perennial

Zigadenus elegans, commonly called Mountain Death Camas or White Camas, is a striking perennial prized for its graceful white, star-like flowers set above grassy foliage. Native to open prairies and slopes, this plant works beautifully in naturalistic garden layouts, meadow plantings, and wildlife-friendly beds. While visually appealing, all plant parts are toxic and should be placed where pets and children won’t access them.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

60–80 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones ~3–7

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

12–18 in

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface to light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

seasonal warmth

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000131604

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Zigadenus elegans unique?

It produces elegant star-shaped flowers on upright stems with a graceful natural appearance.

Can this plant grow in naturalistic landscapes?

Yes, it is well suited to meadow gardens and native-style plantings.

Will the flower spikes add vertical interest?

Yes, the upright stems provide height and structure among surrounding plants.

Can Zigadenus elegans be planted with wildflowers?

Yes, it combines well with other perennial wildflowers in suitable conditions.

Do pollinating insects visit the flowers?

Yes, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Is Zigadenus elegans safe if ingested?

No, it should be grown as an ornamental plant and kept away from children and pets.