Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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 or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Primula mistassinica
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Mistassini Primrose
केमाज़
In German
Mistassini Primrose
Camas
In French
Primrose Mistassini
Camas
In Spanish
Mistassini Primrose
Camas
In Greek
Mistassini Primrose
Camas
In Portuguese
Mistassini Primrose
Camas
In Polish
Mistassini Primrose
Camas
In Latin
Mistassini Primrose
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Camas
Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Camas season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mistassini Primrose and Camas Physical Information
Mistassini Primrose and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Camas are as follows:
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Camas
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Mistassini Primrose 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.