Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Quamash
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Not Available
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
केमाज़
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Camas
Tulpenbaum
In Spanish
Camas
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Camas
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Camas
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Camas
tulipanowiec
In Latin
camas
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Magnoliales
Family
Liliaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Camassia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Camas and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Camas and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Camas and Tulip Tree
Care of Camas and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.