Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Quamash
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
-
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
केमाज़
Paperbark tree
In German
Camas
Paperbark tree
In French
Camas
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Camas
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Camas
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Camas
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Camas
Paperbark tree
In Latin
camas
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Liliaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Camas and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Camas and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camas and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Camas and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Paperbark Tree
Care of Camas and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.