Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
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Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Fungal Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Irish Moss
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Irish Moss
Narzissen
In French
Irish Moss
Narcissus
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Narcissus
In Greek
Irish Moss
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Narcissus
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Narcyz
In Latin
Irish Moss
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Minuartia
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Jonquil
Season and care of Irish Moss and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Jonquil Physical Information
Irish Moss and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Jonquil are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Jonquil
Care of Irish Moss and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.