Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
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
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
kriechend Phlox
In French
Flamboyant bleu
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
rastrero phlox
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Solanales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Creeping Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox
Care of Jacaranda and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.