Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Quamash
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
केमाज़
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Camas
Narzissen
In French
Camas
Narcissus
In Spanish
Camas
Narcissus
In Greek
Camas
Not Available
In Portuguese
Camas
Narcissus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Camas and Jonquil
Season and care of Camas and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Jonquil Physical Information
Camas and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Camas and Jonquil are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Camas and Jonquil
Care of Camas and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.