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, Southeastern United States
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
केमाज़
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Camas
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Camas
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Camas
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Camas
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Camas
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Camas
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
camas
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Not Available
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Camas and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Black Tupelo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Camas and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Camas and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Camas and Black Tupelo
Care of Camas and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.