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
meadows, Riverbanks, Wet Woods
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Blue Violet
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Yellow green, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Consistently
Less Watering
In Winter
Adequately
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Wet Site
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Beetles, Caterpillar
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Laxative
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
जापानी वन घास
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Japanische gras
Narzissen
In French
Forêt herbe japonaise
Narcissus
In Spanish
forestales hierba japonesa
Narcissus
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά γρασίδι δάσος
Not Available
In Portuguese
floresta grama japonês
Narcissus
In Polish
Japoński las lato
Narcyz
In Latin
Forest gramina Italica
Narcissus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Hachanechloa
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Arundinariinae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil
Season and care of Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Forest Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Forest Grass is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Forest Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil Physical Information
Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Forest Grass 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 Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil are as follows:
Japanese Forest Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Japanese Forest Grass leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil
Care of Japanese Forest Grass and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Forest Grass pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Japanese Forest Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.