Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Fuchsia, Rose
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
Linear
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, 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 summer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Narzissen
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Narcissus
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Narcissus
cólquico
In Greek
νάρκισσος
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
aftomn gema
In Polish
Narcyz
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Narcissus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Colchicum
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Autumn Crocus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Autumn Crocus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Jonquil and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus
Care of Jonquil and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.