Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Brazil
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not available
Quamash
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Camas
In Spanish
Laburnum
Camas
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Camas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Camas? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Camas. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Camas has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Camas
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Camas Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Camas are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Camas
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.