Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Quamash
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Applicable
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
केमाज़
candelabra primrose
In German
Camas
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Camas
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Camas
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Camas
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Camas
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Camas
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
camas
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Properties of Camas and Candelabra Primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About Camas and Candelabra Primrose. Camas doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Camas and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Camas and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Camas and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Camas and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Camas and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Camas and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.