Siberian Iris

Jicama

About Siberian Iris and Jicama

Siberian Iris

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Mexico, Central America

Types

Iris sibirica

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

90-

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Pastures

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Blue Violet

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

pollinators

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Expectorant

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Iridoideae

Number of Species

300100

1 27800

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Properties of Siberian Iris and Jicama

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Iris and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Siberian Iris and Jicama. Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Jicama has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Siberian Iris and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Siberian Iris and Jicama

Season and care of Siberian Iris and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Iris and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Iris season is Summer and Jicama season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.

Siberian Iris and Jicama Physical Information

Siberian Iris and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Iris and Jicama are as follows:

Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Siberian Iris and Jicama

Care of Siberian Iris and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.