Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Eulalia
Yambohne
In French
Eulalia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Eulalia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Eulalia and Jicama
Season and care of Eulalia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Eulalia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Eulalia and Jicama Physical Information
Eulalia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Eulalia and Jicama are as follows:
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Eulalia and Jicama
Care of Eulalia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.