Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
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M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
-
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Summer Squash
Irish Moss
In Hindi
summer squash
आयरिश काई
In German
Sommerkürbis
Irish Moss
In French
courges d'été
Irish Moss
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Moss irlandês
In Polish
latem squash
mech irlandzki
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Summer Squash and Irish Moss
Season and care of Summer Squash and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Irish Moss Physical Information
Summer Squash and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Irish Moss are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Irish Moss
Care of Summer Squash and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.