Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Perovskia atriplicifolia LACEY BLUE, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Rocketman’
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
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
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Silver
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water
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
Prune in early spring, Prune regularly
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
Chlorosis, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Longin Russian Sage, Russian Sage
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Russian Sage
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
russische Sage
In French
Flamboyant bleu
sabio ruso
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sage ruso
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Ρωσική Sage
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Sábio russo
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
rosyjski Sage
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Russian Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Perovskia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Russian Sage
Season and care of Jacaranda and Russian Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Russian Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Russian Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Russian Sage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Sage is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Russian Sage Physical Information
Jacaranda and Russian Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Russian Sage height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Russian Sage are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Russian Sage flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Russian Sage leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Jacaranda and Russian Sage
Care of Jacaranda and Russian Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Russian Sage pruning is done Prune in early spring and Prune regularly. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.