Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
America, Europe
Caribbean
Types
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
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
-
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
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
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Purpletop Vervain
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Verbena
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
verbena
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Eisenkraut
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
verveine
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Verbena
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
λουίζα
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
verbena
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
werbena
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Grindelia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Verbenaceae
Bignoniaceae
Season and Care of Verbena and Jacaranda
Season and care of Verbena and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Verbena and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Verbena season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jacaranda season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Verbena is Well drained and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Verbena and Jacaranda Physical Information
Verbena and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Verbena and Jacaranda are as follows:
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Verbena and Jacaranda
Care of Verbena and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Verbena 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.