Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
-
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Schwertlilie
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Iris barbu
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
brodaty Iris
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jacaranda season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Jacaranda
Care of Bearded Iris and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.