Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Eastern Asia
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
केमाज़
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Camas
indische Hawthorn
In French
Camas
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Camas
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
Camas
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Camas
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Camas
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
camas
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Camassia
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Camas and Indian Hawthorn
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Indian Hawthorn? We provide you with everything About Camas and Indian Hawthorn. Camas doesn't have thorns and Indian Hawthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Indian Hawthorn 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 Indian Hawthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Camas and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Camas and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Camas and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Camas and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Camas and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.