Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Bonemeal, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIANELLA
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Dianella, Flax Lily
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Dianella
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Dianella
Narzissen
In French
Dianella
Narcissus
In Spanish
Dianella
Narcissus
In Greek
Dianella
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Dianella
Narcissus
In Polish
Dianella
Narcyz
In Latin
Dianella
Narcissus
Phylum
Chlorophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Dianella and Jonquil
Season and care of Dianella and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Dianella and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dianella season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dianella is and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dianella is and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dianella and Jonquil Physical Information
Dianella and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Dianella height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dianella and Jonquil are as follows:
Dianella flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Dianella leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Dianella and Jonquil
Care of Dianella and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianella pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Dianella needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.