Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Lungwort
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Lungenkraut
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
pulmonaire
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Lungwort
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Lungwort
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
płucnik
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Lungwort
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Jacaranda
Season and care of Lungwort and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Jacaranda Physical Information
Lungwort and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Jacaranda are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Jacaranda
Care of Lungwort and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.