Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
केमाज़
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Camas
In French
papyrus nain
Camas
In Spanish
papiro enano
Camas
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Camas
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Camas
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Camas
In Latin
P. papyrus
camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Camas. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Camas has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Camas Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Camas height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.