Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Quamash
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
केमाज़
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Camas
In French
usine Blue Ash
Camas
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Camas
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Camas
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Camas
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Camas
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Scrophulariales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Blue Ash and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Camas? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Camas. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Camas has allergic reactions like . 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 Blue Ash and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Camas
Season and care of Blue Ash and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Camas Physical Information
Blue Ash and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Camas are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Blue Ash and Camas
Care of Blue Ash and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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.