Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
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Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Große Bartgras
Narzissen
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Narcissus
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Narcissus
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Narcissus
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Narcyz
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Jonquil
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big Bluestem and Jonquil Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Jonquil are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Big Bluestem and Jonquil
Care of Big Bluestem and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.