Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Quamash
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
केमाज़
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Camas
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Camas
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Camas
In Greek
American λωτός
Camas
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Camas
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Camas
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ebenaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American persimmon and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of American persimmon and Camas? We provide you with everything About American persimmon and Camas. American persimmon doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also American persimmon does not have fragrant flowers. American persimmon has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation and Camas has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis and Inflammation. 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 persimmon and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American persimmon and Camas
Season and care of American persimmon and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American persimmon and Camas Physical Information
American persimmon and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American persimmon and Camas are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of American persimmon and Camas
Care of American persimmon and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon 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 persimmon 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.