Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Analgesic
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Mexican Hat
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Mexican Hat
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Jacaranda
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Jacaranda season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Jacaranda Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Jacaranda are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Jacaranda
Care of Mexican Hat and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Hat 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.