Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Aurikel
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Primula auricula
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Primula auricula
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
mountain cowslip
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Primula auricula
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Primulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mountain Cowslip 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.