Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
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 Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Kracher penstemon
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Jacaranda season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.