Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lemon Thyme
In German
Yambohne
Zitronenthymian
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
citron Thyme
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Jicama and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Jicama and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Lemon Thyme
Care of Jicama and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.