Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
-
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
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 branches, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Crested Iris
In Hindi
केमाज़
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Camas
Crested Iris
In French
Camas
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Camas
Crested Iris
In Greek
Camas
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Camas
Crested Iris
In Polish
Camas
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
camas
iubatum Iris
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Camas and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Camas and Crested Iris. Camas doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Crested Iris
Season and care of Camas and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Crested Iris Physical Information
Camas and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Camas and Crested Iris are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Camas and Crested Iris
Care of Camas and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.