Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Europe
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Iris
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, 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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Dwarf Iris
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Zwergiris
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Liliales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Dwarf Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris
Care of Jacaranda and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.