Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting 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
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Bear Grass
In German
Narzissen
Bärn-Gras
In French
Narcissus
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Narcissus
Hierba de oso
In Greek
νάρκισσος
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Narcissus
bear Grass
In Polish
Narcyz
miś Trawa
In Latin
Narcissus
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Nolina Michx
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Bear Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Bear Grass? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Bear Grass. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Bear Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Bear Grass
Season and care of Jonquil and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Bear Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Bear Grass Physical Information
Jonquil and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Bear Grass are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Jonquil and Bear Grass
Care of Jonquil and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Bear Grass pruning is done 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.