Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Quamash
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
CANNA
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Camas
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Camas
Canna lirio
In Greek
Camas
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Camas
Canna
In Polish
Camas
Canna lilia
In Latin
camas
Canna lilium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Canna
Season and care of Camas and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Canna season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Canna Physical Information
Camas and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Camas and Canna are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Camas and Canna
Care of Camas and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.