Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-10
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late 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
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Mexican Hat
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Mexican Hat
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
mexican Hat
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Jacaranda and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Mexican Hat season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Jacaranda and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Jacaranda and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Hat
Care of Jacaranda and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.