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