Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Upland
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Narzissen
In French
plante Daphne
Narcissus
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Narcissus
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Narcissus
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Narcyz
In Latin
Daphne plant
Narcissus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Daphne and Jonquil
Season and care of Daphne and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Jonquil Physical Information
Daphne and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Jonquil are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Jonquil
Care of Daphne and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.