Hosta

Jonquil

About Hosta and Jonquil

Hosta

Jonquil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus

Number of Varieties

70150

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Habitat

Hills, Humid climates, meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Yellow, Peach

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

From bulbs, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'

Common Name

Hosta

Jonquil, Jonquilla

In Hindi

Hosta

नरगिस (फूल)

In German

Hosta

Narzissen

In French

Hosta

Narcissus

In Spanish

Hosta

Narcissus

In Greek

Hosta

νάρκισσος

In Portuguese

Hosta

Narcissus

In Polish

Hosta

Narcyz

In Latin

strone

Narcissus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Liliales

Family

Liliaceae

Amaryllidaceae

Genus

Hosta

Narcissus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Monocotyledonous

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Lilioideae

Number of Species

7025

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Jonquil

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Jonquil. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Jonquil has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Jonquil

Season and care of Hosta and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hosta and Jonquil Physical Information

Hosta and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Jonquil are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green

Care of Hosta and Jonquil

Care of Hosta and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.