Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Zwergiris
Narzissen
In French
Dwarf Iris
Narcissus
In Spanish
Enano Iris
Narcissus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Not Available
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Narcissus
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Narcyz
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Jonquil
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Jonquil Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Jonquil are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jonquil
Care of Dwarf Iris and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
