Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Habitat
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, 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, 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
Clay, Loam
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
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bumblebees
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JACARANDA caerulea
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
Neeli Gulmohur
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Palisanderholzbaum
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
Flamboyant bleu
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
Jacaranda mimosifolia
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
Jacarandá-mimoso
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
Jakaranda mimozolistna
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Jacaranda
Penstemon
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Scrophularioideae
Season and Care of Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Jacaranda and Wild Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.