How much sun does Fremont's death camas need?

Fremont's death camas grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Fremont's death camas bloom?

Fremont's death camas blooms in February, March, and April.

Where is Fremont's death camas native?

Fremont's death camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Fremont's death camas attract?

Fremont's death camas draws bees and flies.

Fremont's death camas

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Toxicoscordion fremontii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Fremont's death camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in February, March, and April. The flowers draw bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Fremont's death camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–30" H × 8"–14" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar, Apr

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

bees, flies

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A bulb called Fremont's star lily, with grass-like basal leaves and a tall spike of creamy white star-shaped flowers in late winter and early spring, growing on grassy slopes. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.

Growing Fremont's death camas

Grow Fremont's death camas in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 8 to 14 inches wide.

Wildlife value

One of the earliest spring bloomers on grassland slopes, providing nectar for early-emerging bees and flies.

Common questions

How much sun does Fremont's death camas need?: Fremont's death camas grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Fremont's death camas bloom?: Fremont's death camas blooms in February, March, and April.
Where is Fremont's death camas native?: Fremont's death camas (Toxicoscordion fremontii) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Fremont's death camas attract?: Fremont's death camas draws bees and flies.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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