Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Schwertlilie
Yambohne
In French
Iris barbu
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Bearded Iris and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Iris and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Bearded Iris and Jicama. Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Bearded Iris and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Jicama
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearded Iris and Jicama Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Jicama are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Jicama
Care of Bearded Iris and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.