Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, 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 less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Lavandula angustifolia
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Echter Lavendel
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Lavandula angustifolia
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lavandula angustifolia
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lavandula angustifolia
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Lavandula angustifolia
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Lawenda wąskolistna
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Lavandyla angystifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Lavandula
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender
Season and care of Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Munstead Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender Physical Information
Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender
Care of Jacaranda and Munstead Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.