Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Applemint Tree
In German
Narzissen
Applemint Baum
In French
Narcissus
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Narcissus
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Narcyz
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Narcissus
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Jonquil and Applemint
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Applemint. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Applemint doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Applemint has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Jonquil and Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Applemint
Season and care of Jonquil and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Applemint season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Applemint Physical Information
Jonquil and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Applemint are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Applemint
Care of Jonquil and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.