Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Caribbean
Types
Quamash
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
-
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
केमाज़
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Camas
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Camas
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Camas
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Camas
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Camas
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Camas
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
camas
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Camas and Jacaranda
Season and care of Camas and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Jacaranda Physical Information
Camas and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Jacaranda are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Jacaranda
Care of Camas and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.