Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Yucca
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
शकरकंद
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Palmlilie
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Yucca
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Yucca
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Yucca
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
iúca
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
yucca
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Yucca
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yuca and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Yuca and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Yuca and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yuca is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yuca and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Yuca and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yuca and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Yuca and Dame's Rocket
Care of Yuca and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yuca pruning is done and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.