Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Quamash
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
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
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
केमाज़
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Camas
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Camas
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Camas
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
Camas
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Camas
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Camas
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
camas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Camassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Camas has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Camas season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Camas pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem 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.