Jacaranda

Gayfeather

About Jacaranda and Gayfeather

Jacaranda

Gayfeather

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Caribbean

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

1840

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

White, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Do Not over Water, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Balanced garden plant fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Repellent, Used as a general tonic

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

LIATRIS spicata

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

Gayfeather

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Gayfeather

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Gayfeather

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Gayfeather

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Gayfeather

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Gayfeather

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Gayfeather

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Gayfeather

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Asterales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Liatris

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

1851

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Gayfeather

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Gayfeather? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Gayfeather. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Gayfeather doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Gayfeather has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Gayfeather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Gayfeather

Season and care of Jacaranda and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Gayfeather season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jacaranda and Gayfeather Physical Information

Jacaranda and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Gayfeather are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green

Care of Jacaranda and Gayfeather

Care of Jacaranda and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.