Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Asia
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Quamash
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Gardenia
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
केमाज़
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Camas
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Camas
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Camas
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Camas
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Camas
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Camas
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Rubiales
Asparagales
Family
Rubiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Camas
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Camas Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Camas are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Camas
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.