Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Shrub
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Flowers
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Physostegia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
In German
Yambohne
Physostegia
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Physostegia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Physostegia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Physostegia
Season and care of Jicama and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Physostegia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Physostegia Physical Information
Jicama and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Physostegia are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Physostegia
Care of Jicama and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.