Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, 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
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
Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black spots, Caterpillars, Foliar disease, Sap-Sucking Insects, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Conjuctivitis, Fever, Immunity, Urine infections, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
CESTRUM nocturnum
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
night-blooming jasmine, night-blooming cestrum, lady of the night, queen of the night, night-blooming jessamine
In German
Camas
Nachtjasmin
In French
Camas
jasmin de nuit
In Spanish
Camas
dama de noche
In Greek
Camas
νύχτα γιασεμιά
In Portuguese
Camas
jasmim-da-noite
In Polish
Camas
noc kwitnący jaśmin
In Latin
camas
nox Aenean virent
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine
Season and care of Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Night Blooming Jasmine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Night Blooming Jasmine is Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine Physical Information
Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Night Blooming Jasmine height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Night Blooming Jasmine flower color: White and Light Green
- Night Blooming Jasmine leaf color: Green
Care of Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine
Care of Camas and Night Blooming Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Night Blooming Jasmine pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to half of its height and Remove dead branches. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Night Blooming Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.