Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Quamash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
केमाज़
Variegated Cassava
In German
Camas
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Camas
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Camas
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
Camas
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Camas
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Camas
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
camas
variegated Cassava
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Monocots
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Malpighiales
Family
Liliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Manihoteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Camas and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Camas and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Camas and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camas season is Spring and Summer and Variegated Cassava season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camas is Loam and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Camas and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Camas and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Camas and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Camas and Variegated Cassava
Care of Camas and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.