Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, 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 over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Daphne plant
In Hindi
केमाज़
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Camas
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Camas
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Camas
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Camas
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Camas
Daphne planta
In Polish
Camas
Daphne roślin
In Latin
camas
Daphne plant
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Liliaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Camas and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Camas and Daphne. Camas doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Daphne
Season and care of Camas and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Camas and Daphne Physical Information
Camas and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Daphne are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Daphne
Care of Camas and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.