Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Fields, meadows
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
bipinnate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Echte Kamille
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Matricaria recutita
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Jacaranda
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Jacaranda
Season and care of German Chamomile and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Jacaranda Physical Information
German Chamomile and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Jacaranda are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Jacaranda
Care of German Chamomile and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.