Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Quamash
Acer saccharum
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Chartreuse
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
केमाज़
चीनी मेपल
In German
Camas
Zuckerahorn
In French
Camas
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Camas
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Camas
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Camas
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Camas
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
camas
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Camas and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Camas and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Camas and Sugar Maple. Camas doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Camas does not have fragrant flowers. Camas has allergic reactions like Asthma and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Camas and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Camas and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Camas and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camas and Sugar Maple
Care of Camas and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.