About Blue Ash and Jicama
Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Blue Ash
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Yambohne
In French
usine Blue Ash
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Genus
Fraxinus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Blue Ash and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Jicama. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Jicama
Season and care of Blue Ash and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Jicama Physical Information
Blue Ash and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Jicama are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Jicama
Care of Blue Ash and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.