Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Narcissus
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Daffodil
English boxwood
In Hindi
हलका पीला
European boxwood
In German
Narzisse
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Jonquille
Buis commun
In Spanish
Narciso
boj común
In Greek
ασφόδελος
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Abrótea
Buxo
In Polish
żonkil
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Asphodelus
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Buxales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Narcisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Daffodil and English Boxwood
Season and care of Daffodil and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and English Boxwood season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Daffodil and English Boxwood Physical Information
Daffodil and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and English Boxwood are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Daffodil and English Boxwood
Care of Daffodil and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.