Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Greener Pastures
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Grassland
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
12-8
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
Yambohne
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Eragrostis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Purple Lovegrass and Jicama. Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Lovegrass does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Lovegrass has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jicama has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Purple Lovegrass and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Jicama Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.