Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Brazil
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
Blue, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
AECHMEA fasciata
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Aechmea , Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Vase Plant
In Hindi
केमाज़
urn plant
In German
Camas
Urne Anlage
In French
Camas
plante urn
In Spanish
Camas
planta de urna
In Greek
Camas
λάρνακα φυτό
In Portuguese
Camas
planta de urna
In Polish
Camas
urna roślin
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Camas and Urn Plant
Season and care of Camas and Urn Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Urn Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Urn Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Urn Plant is Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Urn Plant is Not Available.
Camas and Urn Plant Physical Information
Camas and Urn Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Urn Plant height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Camas and Urn Plant are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Urn Plant flower color: Blue, Pink and Rose
- Urn Plant leaf color: Gray Green, Dark Green and Silver
Care of Camas and Urn Plant
Care of Camas and Urn Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Urn Plant 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 Urn Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.