Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Quamash
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
Teufelszunge
Camas
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Camas
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Camas
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Alismatales
Asparagales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Camas
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Camas Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Camas are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Devil's Tongue and Camas
Care of Devil's Tongue and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.