Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Quamash
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
-
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
केमाज़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Camas
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Camas
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Camas
cólquico
In Greek
Camas
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Camas
aftomn gema
In Polish
Camas
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
camas
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Camas and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Camas and Autumn Crocus. Camas doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Camas and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Camas and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Camas and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Camas and Autumn Crocus
Care of Camas and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.