Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Quamash
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
केमाज़
Black Ash plant
In German
Camas
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Camas
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Camas
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Camas
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Camas
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Camas
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
camas
Black ash herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Camas and Black Ash
Season and care of Camas and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Black Ash Physical Information
Camas and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Black Ash are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Black Ash
Care of Camas and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.