Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Grass
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
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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
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Flamboyant bleu
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Jacaranda and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.