Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 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
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Yambohne
In French
Rocket Dame
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Jicama. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Vomiting. 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 Dame's Rocket and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Jicama
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Jicama Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Jicama are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Jicama
Care of Dame's Rocket and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.