Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
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, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Narzissen
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Narcissus
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Narcissus
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
Narcissus
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
Narcyz
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Jonquil
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Iris and Jonquil Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Jonquil are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Butterfly Iris and Jonquil
Care of Butterfly Iris and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.