Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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 pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
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
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cyanus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Hydrangea
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Hortensie
Narzissen
In French
Hortensia
Narcissus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Narcissus
In Greek
υδραγεία
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Narcissus
In Polish
Hortensja
Narcyz
In Latin
Hibiscus
Narcissus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Centaurea
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cornflower and Jonquil
Season and care of Cornflower and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cornflower and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cornflower is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornflower and Jonquil Physical Information
Cornflower and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cornflower and Jonquil are as follows:
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Cornflower and Jonquil
Care of Cornflower and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.