Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cold Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Alternate Days
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, 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 leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
China Aster
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
China Aster
Narzissen
In French
Chine Aster
Narcissus
In Spanish
aster de China
Narcissus
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
China Aster
Narcissus
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Narcyz
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Jonquil
Season and care of China Aster and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Jonquil Physical Information
China Aster and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Jonquil are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Jonquil
Care of China Aster and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.