Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
-
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Spanish
Camas
mandarín
In Portuguese
Camas
tangerina
In Polish
Camas
Mandarynka
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Camas and Mandarin
Season and care of Camas and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Mandarin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Mandarin Physical Information
Camas and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Mandarin are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Mandarin
Care of Camas and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.