Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Ornamental
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narzissen
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narcissus
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narcissus
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narcissus
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narcyz
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Jonquil
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Amaranth and Jonquil Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Jonquil are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Jonquil
Care of Globe Amaranth and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.