Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Muhly Grass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
hairawn muhly
In French
Flamboyant bleu
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
muhly Grass
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
muhly grama
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Muhly Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Muhly Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.