Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Bulb
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Narcissus
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Daffodil
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
हलका पीला
स्वीट विलियम
In French
Jonquille
sweet william
In Spanish
Narciso
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
ασφόδελος
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Abrótea
william doce
In Polish
żonkil
słodki William
In Latin
Asphodelus
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Narcisseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Daffodil and Sweet William
Season and care of Daffodil and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Sweet William season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Daffodil and Sweet William Physical Information
Daffodil and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Sweet William are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Daffodil and Sweet William
Care of Daffodil and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.