Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Lisianthus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Lisianthus
Narzissen
In French
Lisianthus
Narcissus
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Narcissus
In Greek
Lisianthus
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Narcissus
In Latin
Lisianthus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Gentianaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Jonquil
Season and care of Florida Blue and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Blue and Jonquil Physical Information
Florida Blue and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Jonquil are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Blue and Jonquil
Care of Florida Blue and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.