Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Temperate Regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
meadow saffron
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Colchique d'automne
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
meadow saffron
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
autumnale
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda
Care of Meadow Saffron and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.