Wild Hyacinth

=Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides)=
Camassia scilloides, commonly known as Atlantic Camas or Wild Hyacinth, is a native North American bulbous perennial prized for its delicate, star-shaped, pale blue to white flowers. Found in moist woodlands, prairies, and meadows, it adds an ethereal beauty to natural landscapes. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Camassia Scilloides has cultural significance, historically being a source of food for indigenous communities.Nomad Seed Project
This plant not only contributes to the ecological diversity of its habitat but also carries a rich cultural heritage, making it a valuable addition to native plant gardens and restoration projects. It should be noted that Camassia Scilloides is a spring ephemeral, becoming dormant the rest of the year and showing above ground activity and flowering only during spring.LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Centre Plant Database
== Sowing and Reproduction ==
Flowers are bisexual. There is no gender requirement to grow Camassia Scilloides. It can be grown via seeds or by dividing offsets of bulbs. Do not plant small bulbs more than 2" deep. 
=== Method ===
Wild Hyacinth seed should be sown fresh, or stored moist in the fridge until sowing. Plant 4-6 in. deep (10-15 cm) and 6 in. apart (15 cm).Gardenia.net 
For planting of bulbs or divisions plant by making a hole for the bulb that’s twice the depth of the bulb and position it with the pointed end facing upwards. Use the lightbulb technique to push and twist the bulb into place, then water them in well.Daviddomoney.com
== Cold Stratification ==
Yes. Plant in fall for natural stratification or keep in the fridge for 2 months minimum. Instructions vary from one month stratification to 3 months, so the longer you can keep it cold and moist, the better. Sow fresh, or keep moist until sowing.
== Harvesting ==
Wait for green pods to turn brown and begin to split. Strip entire spike.US EPA
 
==Storage==
Do not allow to dry, keep moistly stored until sowing. Follow moist storage instructions online to prevent mould. Harvest seeds from inside. NC State Extension website
==Toxicity==
Not known to be toxic to humans or pets. 
In particular indigenous peoples have eaten it for a long time. However, It is easy to confuse with the highly deadly plant Mountain Death Camas (Zigadenus Elegans) meaning only experts should attempt to harvest it for edible uses. Prairie Moon Nursery