Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Quamash
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Portuguese
Camas
Begônia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Liliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Begonia
Season and care of Camas and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Begonia Physical Information
Camas and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Camas and Begonia are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Camas and Begonia
Care of Camas and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.