Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Quamash
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Not Available
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Light Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Spade shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
केमाज़
Lippia graveolens
In German
Camas
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Camas
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Camas
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Camas
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Camas
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Camas
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
camas
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Camas and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About Camas and Mexican Oregano. Camas doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Camas and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Oregano season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Camas and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Mexican Oregano
Care of Camas and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Oregano pruning is done 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.