Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Blue Dune Lyme Grass
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, sandy seeps, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Creamy Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ELYMUS glaucus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Blue Lyme Grass, Blue Wildrye
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Blue Lyme Grass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Blau Lyme Grass
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Bleu Lyme Herbe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Azul hierba de Lyme
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μπλε Lyme Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Azul Lyme grama
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Niebieska Trawa Lyme
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Blue Lyme Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Blue Lyme Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Blue Lyme Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lyme Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Lyme Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Lyme Grass flower color: Creamy Yellow
- Blue Lyme Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Blue Lyme Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Blue Lyme Grass pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lyme Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.