Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
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Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, 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 Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Bumblebees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Large Beardtongue
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Large Beardtongue
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Penstemon
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Large Beardtongue season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue
Care of Jacaranda and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Large Beardtongue 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 Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.