Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Narzissen
In French
colchique d'automne
Narcissus
In Spanish
cólquico
Narcissus
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Not Available
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
Narcissus
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Narcyz
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Colchiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Jonquil
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Autumn Crocus and Jonquil Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Jonquil are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jonquil
Care of Autumn Crocus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.