Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, 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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
tall fescue
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
tall fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Jacaranda and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Tall Fescue season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Jacaranda and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jacaranda and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Jacaranda and Tall Fescue
Care of Jacaranda and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.