Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
moneywort, herb twopence,twopenny thot
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Cup shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LYSIMACHIA congestiflora 'Lyssi'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Creeping Charlie
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
creeping jenny
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Pfennigkraut
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
creeping jenny
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
creeping jenny
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
creeping jenny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Primulaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Lysimachia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny
Season and care of Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Creeping Jenny season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Jenny is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Jenny is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny Physical Information
Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Creeping Jenny height is 760.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Jenny flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Creeping Jenny leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny
Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Jenny include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Creeping Jenny pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Jenny needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.