Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
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 Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pasque Flower
In German
Yambohne
Kuhschellen
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sasanka
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Pasque Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Pasque Flower? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Pasque Flower. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Pasque Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Jicama and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Jicama and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pasque Flower
Care of Jicama and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.