Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
China
Types
Quamash
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Gardenia
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Gardenia
In Spanish
Camas
Gardenia
In Portuguese
Camas
gardênia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Camas and Gardenia
Season and care of Camas and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Gardenia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Camas and Gardenia Physical Information
Camas and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Camas and Gardenia are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Camas and Gardenia
Care of Camas and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.