Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
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
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Texas Sage
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Texas Sage
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Texas Sage
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Texas Sage
Season and care of Jacaranda and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Texas Sage season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Texas Sage Physical Information
Jacaranda and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Texas Sage are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Jacaranda and Texas Sage
Care of Jacaranda and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.