Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Camassia howellii, Camassia cusickii
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Depression on prairies, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CAMASSIA cusickii
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Camassia, Quamash
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Camassia
In German
Ayers Birne
Camassia
In French
Ayers Poire
Camassia
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Camassia
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Camassia
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Camassia
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Camassia
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Camassia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Camassia
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Camassia? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Camassia. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Camassia doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available and Camassia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ayers Pear and Camassia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Camassia
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Camassia is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Camassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Camassia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Camassia is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Camassia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Camassia Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Camassia physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Camassia height is 91.40 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Camassia are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Camassia flower color: Blue, Violet and Ivory
- Camassia leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Camassia
Care of Ayers Pear and Camassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camassia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.