Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
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Types
Oriental Hyacinths, Common Hyacinths
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
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Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hyacinthus orientalis
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
ह्यचीन्थ
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Hyazinthe
Narzissen
In French
jacinthe
Narcissus
In Spanish
jacinto
Narcissus
In Greek
υάκινθος
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
jacinto
Narcissus
In Latin
et hyacinthinas,
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Hyacinthus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Hyacinth and Jonquil
Season and care of Hyacinth and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Hyacinth and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hyacinth season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hyacinth is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hyacinth and Jonquil Physical Information
Hyacinth and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hyacinth and Jonquil are as follows:
Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Hyacinth and Jonquil
Care of Hyacinth and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.