Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
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
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
Average Water Needs
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fibre
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Needle Grass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Nadel- Gras
In French
Flamboyant bleu
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
agulha Relva
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
igła do trawy
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Needle Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Needle Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Needle Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Needle Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Needle Grass
Care of Jacaranda and Needle Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.