Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Caribbean
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Lespedeza
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Jacaranda
Season and care of Bush Clover and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Jacaranda season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Clover and Jacaranda Physical Information
Bush Clover and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Jacaranda are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Jacaranda
Care of Bush Clover and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bush Clover 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.