What is
Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
10.20 cm
99+
300.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
15.20 cm
99+
Not Available
Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Facts
Flowers
Yes
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
No
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
No
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
No
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
No
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Zwergiris
Yambohne
In French
Dwarf Iris
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Pachyrhizus erosus
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Liliales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Iris
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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