Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Northwestern United States
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Camassia howellii, Camassia cusickii
  
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Depression on prairies, Hillside, meadows
  
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Violet, Ivory
  
Yellow, Peach
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
  
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
  
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
Drought
  
Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
CAMASSIA cusickii
  
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
  
Common Name
Camassia, Quamash
  
Jonquil, Jonquilla
  
In Hindi
Camassia
  
नरगिस (फूल)
  
In German
Camassia
  
Narzissen
  
In French
Camassia
  
Narcissus
  
In Spanish
Camassia
  
Narcissus
  
In Greek
Camassia
  
Not Available
  
In Portuguese
Camassia
  
Narcissus
  
In Polish
Camassia
  
Narcyz
  
In Latin
Camassia
  
Narcissus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Asparagaceae
  
Amaryllidaceae
  
Genus
Camassia
  
Narcissus
  
Clade
Monocots
  
Monocotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Lilioideae
  
Season and Care of Camassia and Jonquil
Season and care of Camassia and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Camassia and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camassia season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Camassia is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camassia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camassia and Jonquil Physical Information
Camassia and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Camassia height is 91.40 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Camassia and Jonquil are as follows:
Camassia flower color: Blue, Violet and Ivory
Camassia leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Camassia and Jonquil
Care of Camassia and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camassia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Camassia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.