Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Quamash
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
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Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
केमाज़
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Camas
Waldkiefer
In French
Camas
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Camas
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Camas
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Camas
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Camas
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
camas
Scott abiit
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Coniferophyta
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Camas and Scot Pine
Season and care of Camas and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Scot Pine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Scot Pine Physical Information
Camas and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Scot Pine are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Camas and Scot Pine
Care of Camas and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.