Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Narcissus
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Daffodil
Irish Moss
In Hindi
हलका पीला
आयरिश काई
In German
Narzisse
Irish Moss
In French
Jonquille
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Narciso
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
ασφόδελος
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Abrótea
Moss irlandês
In Polish
żonkil
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Asphodelus
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Narcisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Daffodil and Irish Moss
Season and care of Daffodil and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Irish Moss season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daffodil and Irish Moss Physical Information
Daffodil and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Irish Moss are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Daffodil and Irish Moss
Care of Daffodil and Irish Moss 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 Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.