Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
केमाज़
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Camas
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Camas has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Rhododendron and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.