Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
केमाज़
In German
Magnolienbaum
Camas
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Camas
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Camas
In Portuguese
magnólia
Camas
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Camas
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Magnolia Tree and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Camas? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Camas. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Camas has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Magnolia Tree and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Camas
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Camas season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Camas Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Camas are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Magnolia Tree and Camas
Care of Magnolia Tree and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Magnolia 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.