Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Bidens
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Bidens
Narzissen
In French
Bidens
Narcissus
In Spanish
Bidens
Narcissus
In Greek
Bidens
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Bidens
Narcissus
In Latin
Bidens
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Bidens and Jonquil
Season and care of Bidens and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Jonquil Physical Information
Bidens and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is 15.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Jonquil are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Jonquil
Care of Bidens and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.