Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Yambohne
Echter Lavendel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Jicama and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Munstead Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Jicama and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Munstead Lavender
Care of Jicama and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Munstead Lavender pruning is done 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.