Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
italienisches Raigras
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
azevém
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Jacaranda and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.