Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, River side, yards
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IMPERATA cylindrica
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Japanese Blood Grass
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Japanese Blood Grass
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Japanische Blut Grass
Narzissen
In French
Herbe de sang japonais
Narcissus
In Spanish
Hierba de sangre japonesa
Narcissus
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
Not Available
In Portuguese
Grama sangue japonês
Narcissus
In Polish
Japoński Krew Trawa
Narcyz
In Latin
Sanguinem Italica Grass
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil
Season and care of Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blood Grass season is Not Available and Jonquil season is Not Available. The type of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil Physical Information
Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil are as follows:
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Japanese Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.