Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean
Types
-
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Wild
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Hot Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
penstemon parryi
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
penstemon parryi
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
penstemon parryi
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.