Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
11 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Do not water excessively
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.