Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
केमाज़
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Camas
In French
américaine Aloe
Camas
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Camas
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Camas
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Camas
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Camas
In Latin
American Aloe
camas
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Camas? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Camas. American Aloe has thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Camas has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Aloe and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Camas
Season and care of American Aloe and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Camas Physical Information
American Aloe and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Aloe and Camas are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of American Aloe and Camas
Care of American Aloe and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.