Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Gray, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Acidic, 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Weeping Lovegrass
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Weeping Lovegrass
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Weinend lovegrass
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Weeping lovegrass
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Pasto llorón
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
κλάμα Lovegrass
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
chorando lovegrass
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Płacząca Lovegrass
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Plorans Lovegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Eragrostis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass
Season and care of Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Weeping Lovegrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass Physical Information
Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
- Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass
Care of Jacaranda and Weeping Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.