Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
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United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
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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
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Broomsedge grass
In German
Narzissen
broomsedge Gras
In French
Narcissus
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Narcissus
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Narcyz
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Narcissus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Andropogon
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Broomsedge. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Broomsedge
Season and care of Jonquil and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Broomsedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Broomsedge Physical Information
Jonquil and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Jonquil and Broomsedge
Care of Jonquil and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.