Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Yambohne
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Jicama and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bushy Bluestem season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Jicama and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Jicama and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.