Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Chilopsis linearis
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Wüsten Weide
Narzissen
In French
desert Willow
Narcissus
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Narcissus
In Greek
έρημο Willow
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Narcissus
In Polish
desert Willow
Narcyz
In Latin
desert Willow
Narcissus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Jonquil
Season and care of Desert Willow and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Jonquil Physical Information
Desert Willow and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Jonquil are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Jonquil
Care of Desert Willow and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.