Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Types
Bearded Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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
Rose, Burgundy
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Sedative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Iridaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Jacaranda season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Dwarf 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.